The bridge
by Jane Higgins
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
In a post-apocalyptic New Zealand, a young girl named Keri must navigate a dangerous world and uncover the truth about her past.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The story features violence and threats in a dangerous world.
Mild language may appear due to the harsh environment.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this dystopian setting.
Characters face difficult circumstances that could lead to despair.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The post-apocalyptic setting and dangers can be scary.
Occult themes or witchcraft are absent from the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this narrative.
The book focuses on survival, not promoting worldviews.
No specific portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKeri shows courage in facing the dangers of her world.
Christian faith elements are not present in the story.
Loyalty and bonds between characters are shown.
Survival is key, not themes of repentance or grace.
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