Surprise!
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
A young girl named Surprise navigates a challenging family situation and discovers her own strength. She learns to cope with difficult emotions and find hope.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril and conflict occur between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
Surprise experiences significant emotional distress and thoughts of hopelessness.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on personal resilience, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSurprise shows courage in facing her difficult circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Surprise shows love and care for her family members.
The story touches on finding hope and moving forward.
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