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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Shift

by Jeri Smith-Ready

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

A teenage girl named Ashley discovers she can shift into a wolf, navigating her new abilities and a dangerous world.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Ashley and her love interest share a passionate kiss and discuss their feelings.

Violence / Gore40

Characters face threats and physical altercations with supernatural beings.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity appears in dialogue and internal thoughts.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.

Scary / Disturbing30

Some scenes involve suspenseful encounters with dangerous creatures.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The story centers on shapeshifting and supernatural powers.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is not explicitly non-Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Ashley shows courage facing her new wolf nature.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship30

Ashley develops romantic feelings for a boy named Jake.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not central.

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