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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Sinister Summer

by C. A. Hartnell

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A group of teens spends a summer at a remote cabin, encountering mysterious events and personal challenges.

Concern Level

65/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some romantic relationships and kissing are depicted.

Violence / Gore50

There are moments of peril and physical confrontation.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Characters experience significant emotional distress.

Scary / Disturbing70

The story contains suspenseful and frightening supernatural elements.

Occult & Witchcraft60

Occult themes and rituals play a significant role in the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The narrative explores supernatural phenomena outside a Christian framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Characters must be brave to face the mysterious threats.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a prominent theme in this story.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and loyalty are important among the characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of survival and confronting fear are central.

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