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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Living

by Matt de la Peña

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A group of teens are stranded on an island after a shipwreck and must survive the harsh environment and their own conflicts.

Concern Level

40/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content5

Some romantic attraction and mild kissing occur.

Violence / Gore50

There is on-page violence related to survival and conflict.

Profanity / Language10

Minimal, mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The survival setting and interpersonal conflicts create tension.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is secular and focused on human survival.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Characters demonstrate significant courage in surviving.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Themes of camaraderie and protecting others are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are explored.

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