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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

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by Alexander Gordon Smith

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

In a post-apocalyptic world, a young boy named Alex must survive against a zombie outbreak and the dangerous adults who control the remaining resources.

Concern Level

60/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

20/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore70

Graphic violence and gore are frequent as Alex fights zombies and humans.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity appears sporadically throughout the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the book.

Scary / Disturbing60

The zombie threat and violent encounters create a scary atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present in the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The survival focus sometimes overshadows moral considerations.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Alex shows immense courage facing overwhelming odds.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Alex shows some care for others, but survival is primary.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Survival often requires harsh choices, not grace.

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