The Extra
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A young boy is sent to a mysterious reform school where strange occurrences and secrets abound, leading him to uncover the truth.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Characters face unsettling situations and mild threats.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous content is absent from the narrative.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The reform school setting is eerie and suspenseful.
There are hints of unusual or supernatural occurrences.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The school's atmosphere is unsettling and morally ambiguous.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in investigating.
Christian faith elements are not present in the story.
Friendship develops between some students.
Themes of grace or repentance are not central.
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