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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Broken Bridge

by Philip Pullman

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1990

A young boy named Will is drawn into a dangerous world of espionage and political intrigue.

Concern Level

38/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore30

There are tense situations and implied threats of violence.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing40

The story contains suspenseful and potentially dangerous situations.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The worldview is secular and focuses on human agency.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Will shows courage in navigating dangerous circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Some loyalty exists between characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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