The dead are rising
by Jeff Norton
Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
In The Dead Are Rising, a group of teens must survive a zombie apocalypse, facing both the undead and the moral dilemmas of their new world.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Graphic descriptions of zombie attacks and violence are prevalent.
Moderate to strong profanity is used in dialogue.
Occasional mild blasphemy may occur.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
The constant threat of death can be intense.
The book is filled with frightening zombie encounters and gore.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story explores survival in a world without societal structures.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters exhibit extreme courage and resourcefulness to survive.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Loyalty and protecting fellow survivors are key.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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