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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The haven

by Carol Lynch Williams

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

This novel explores the life of a young girl named Elara who grapples with difficult family circumstances and her own identity.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic interest and kissing are depicted.

Violence / Gore5

Some emotional conflict and arguments occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific portrayal of Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Elara shows resilience in difficult situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Family bonds and tentative friendships are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Understanding and empathy are shown.

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