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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Sammy and the wrecking ball

by Marguerite Sansone

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

This is a story about a young boy named Sammy who faces challenges and learns to overcome them.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic interest and kissing may be present.

Violence / Gore30

Some conflict and potentially aggressive behavior occurs.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is depicted in the story.

Substance Use10

Themes of struggle and emotional distress are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Sammy experiences emotional difficulties and challenges.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not designed to be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is generally secular and focuses on personal resilience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Sammy demonstrates courage in facing his problems.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a significant element.

Love & Friendship30

Supportive relationships and friendship are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Learning from mistakes and moving forward is implied.

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