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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Slingshot

by Mercedes Helnwein

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A teenage girl named Sarah struggles with her past and present, dealing with difficult family dynamics and her own emotional turmoil.

Concern Level

28/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some mature themes and implied relationships are present.

Violence / Gore30

There are scenes of domestic conflict and emotional distress.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity appears sparingly in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from the narrative.

Substance Use20

The protagonist experiences significant emotional distress and thoughts of self-harm.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

The book explores themes of depression and suicidal ideation.

Scary / Disturbing0

Scary elements are not present in this story.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are not a part of this book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

A non-Christian worldview is not promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sarah shows resilience in facing her challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship10

Some familial love is depicted, but it is strained.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and mercy are not central themes.

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