Someone's mother is missing
by Harry Mazer
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A group of teenagers tries to find a missing mother after she disappears from their small town.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension exists between some characters.
The search for the mother involves some tense situations.
Some mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance abuse is not a central theme.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The mystery can create some suspenseful moments.
Occult themes or witchcraft are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story explores themes of family and community.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe teens show determination in their search.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
The characters show care for the missing mother.
The story emphasizes perseverance and community support.
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