The hostage
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
A young person is taken hostage and must find a way to survive and escape.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The book depicts a tense hostage situation and potential danger.
Some mild profanity may be present due to the stressful situation.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The suspenseful nature of the hostage situation can be scary.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist must show significant courage to survive.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Survival instincts and determination are key.
Themes of forgiveness or mercy are not prominent.
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