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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The dead I know

by Scot Gardner

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

A teenage boy grapples with his identity and the consequences of his actions after a traumatic event.

Concern Level

37/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some discussions of relationships and attraction may occur.

Violence / Gore40

The story deals with the aftermath of violence and its impact.

Profanity / Language30

Mild to moderate profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present in the book.

Substance Use30

Themes of despair and difficult emotional states are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

The narrative touches on difficult emotional struggles and their impact.

Scary / Disturbing10

The emotional intensity can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The focus is on personal struggles and societal interactions.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows resilience in facing challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and familial bonds are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The possibility of moving forward after hardship is implied.

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