Running Scared
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A young girl, Sarah, flees an abusive home and finds unexpected refuge and a new family.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentBrief mention of past abuse is present.
Physical abuse is a significant plot element.
No profanity is present.
No blasphemy is present.
No substance abuse is present.
Suicidal ideation is briefly mentioned by a character.
No scary elements are present.
No occult elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview promotion is present.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in escaping her situation.
Faith is a source of comfort for some characters.
The found family demonstrates deep, selfless love.
Grace and mercy are shown to Sarah by her rescuers.
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