The dead & the gone
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A sudden, unexplained event leaves only a fraction of the population alive, forcing a teenage girl to navigate a world without her family and friends.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentKissing and romantic feelings are present between characters.
The aftermath of a catastrophic event includes descriptions of death and loss.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is used in the book.
Characters grapple with despair, but not explicit self-harm.
The emotional toll of loss and survival is explored.
The premise of a world-altering event can be unsettling.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book explores existential questions without explicit religious answers.
No characters or groups are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMiranda shows courage in facing immense loss and survival.
Faith is questioned and explored in the face of tragedy.
Love for family and friends is a central theme.
Characters learn to adapt and find hope amidst devastation.
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