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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The ninth day

by Ruth Tenzer Feldman

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

In a dystopian future, a young woman named Elara discovers a hidden truth about her society and must make a difficult choice.

Concern Level

50/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore40

There are scenes of conflict and societal control.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is part of the plot.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The dystopian setting has some unsettling elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality60

The story critiques authoritarian societal structures.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Elara displays significant courage in challenging the system.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty and care for others are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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