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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Running Home

by Tessa Doran

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

This novel tells the story of a young girl who is dealing with difficult circumstances and finds her way back to a stable home. It explores themes of resilience.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

The protagonist faces challenging and potentially unsafe situations.

Profanity / Language5

Some mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use5

The character experiences emotional distress and hardship.

Suicide & Self-Harm5

Themes of emotional struggle and difficult circumstances are present.

Scary / Disturbing5

The protagonist's struggles may be emotionally intense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are explored in this book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality5

The story focuses on human resilience and support systems.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The protagonist shows immense courage in overcoming adversity.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are featured.

Love & Friendship15

The protagonist's desire for home and safety shows love.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The character learns to trust and find help.

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