Tess of the Road
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2018
A young woman named Tess leaves her village and embarks on a perilous journey to find her mother, facing harsh realities and self-discovery along the way.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentTess experiences a brief, non-explicit romantic encounter with a man named Quinn.
Characters face physical danger, including beatings and the threat of death.
Mild profanity appears sparingly in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Some scenes involve unsettling situations and potential threats.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative questions societal norms and religious practices of the time.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTess shows courage in facing her challenges and seeking truth.
Faith is questioned and explored, not central to the plot.
Tess shows care for others, but love is not a primary theme.
Themes of forgiveness and understanding are present but not central.
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