Short Fiction, Classic and Contemporary -- Second Edition
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
This anthology offers a diverse range of classic and contemporary short fiction for study.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome stories contain mature themes and implied intimacy.
Violence varies by story, some depicting significant conflict.
Profanity appears in some of the contemporary selections.
Mild blasphemy may occur in select stories.
Some stories may touch on themes of despair or addiction.
Occasional references to self-harm or suicidal ideation exist.
A few stories may have unsettling or suspenseful elements.
Occult or supernatural elements appear in some tales.
Some stories may explore LGBTQ+ identities or relationships.
Diverse worldviews are presented, some non-Christian.
Occasional negative portrayals of religious figures may appear.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters demonstrate courage in various challenging situations.
Christian faith is rarely a central focus.
Themes of love and connection appear in various forms.
Some stories explore consequences and redemption.
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