The Forest of Hands and Teeth
by Carrie Ryan
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
In a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the infected, a young woman named Mary must survive and protect her younger sister.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Graphic descriptions of violence and death are frequent.
Some characters may use mild profanity.
No blasphemous language is present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The infected and the world are intensely frightening.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The worldview is bleak and survival-focused.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMary shows immense courage in protecting her sister.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this survival story.
Sisterly love and protective instincts are strong.
Themes of grace and mercy are absent in this harsh world.
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