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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The five stages of Andrew Brawley

by Shaun David Hutchinson

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A teen boy grapples with grief and the complex emotions surrounding his brother's death and his own identity.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic interest and kissing are present.

Violence / Gore10

The death of a character is a central, though not graphic, event.

Profanity / Language5

Minimal, mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the book.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a focus of the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

Themes of grief and emotional distress are explored.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not frightening or scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes or characters are not featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular, focusing on psychological processing.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters show courage in confronting difficult emotions.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a part of the story.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and familial love are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Characters learn to process grief and find acceptance.

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