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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The Calling

by Kelley Armstrong

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A teenage girl discovers she has supernatural abilities and must learn to control them.

Concern Level

63/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some romantic relationships and kissing occur.

Violence / Gore40

There are scenes of conflict and peril involving supernatural threats.

Profanity / Language20

Mild to moderate profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing30

The story contains suspenseful and potentially frightening supernatural elements.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The plot heavily involves supernatural powers and creatures.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality60

The worldview is centered on supernatural powers, not Christian faith.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The protagonist demonstrates courage in facing dangerous situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty and protective instincts are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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