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Teens · Ages 13–15

Save Macdonald Hall

by Gordon Korman

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

At Macdonald Hall, two mischievous boys, Bruno and Boots, constantly scheme to avoid schoolwork and authority figures.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

There is no sexual content in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Minor pranks and scuffles occur between students.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the dialogue and narration.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is lighthearted and contains no scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not part of the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is secular and focused on school life.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The boys show some courage in their elaborate schemes.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a component of the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship between Bruno and Boots is a key element.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.

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