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Young Adults · Ages 16+

The child cruncher

by Mathilde Stein

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A young girl is kidnapped and held captive, facing psychological manipulation and a struggle for survival.

Concern Level

67/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore70

Depicts kidnapping, confinement, and psychological abuse.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present due to distress.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance use is mentioned.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of despair and hopelessness are present.

Scary / Disturbing80

The story is intensely suspenseful and disturbing.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows immense mental fortitude.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship0

No instances of self-giving love are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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