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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The extinction gambit

by Michael Pryor

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

In a future where humanity faces extinction, a young scientist named Anya is tasked with a dangerous mission. She must travel to a distant planet to find a solution.

Concern Level

35/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this sci-fi adventure.

Violence / Gore40

The mission involves combat and dangerous alien encounters.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may appear in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

Alien threats and survival situations create tension.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The focus is on scientific solutions and survival.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Anya displays significant courage facing extinction.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship10

Focus is on duty and survival, not love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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