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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Tenney

by Kellen Hertz

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

Tenney, a young woman, navigates a dystopian future where emotions are suppressed and individuality is dangerous.

Concern Level

35/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

There are hints of romantic interest but no explicit scenes.

Violence / Gore30

The society enforces control, leading to some tense situations.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The oppressive society can create a sense of unease.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not a focus of the book.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The worldview questions societal control and emphasizes individual freedom.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Tenney shows courage in questioning her world.

Faith & Hope0

No specific Christian faith elements are central to the plot.

Love & Friendship40

The importance of connection and empathy is explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of breaking free from oppression are present.

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