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Young Adults · Ages 15+

Swerve

by Phillip Gwynne

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

A group of teenagers in Australia navigate the complexities of friendship, romance, and growing up during a summer of change.

Concern Level

53/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content60

Sexual situations and discussions are present and explicit.

Violence / Gore30

Some conflict and arguments occur between characters.

Profanity / Language50

Significant profanity is used throughout the dialogue.

Blasphemy10

Mild blasphemous language may be present.

Substance Use10

References to substance use may be present.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not intended to be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a secular worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters show some resilience in facing challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship40

Romantic relationships and friendships are central themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or mercy are not central.

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