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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The properties of water

by Hannah Roberts McKinnon

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A young woman grapples with grief and family secrets after her mother's death, finding strength in unexpected places.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

27/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some romantic relationships and kissing are described.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on emotional processing and self-discovery.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The protagonist shows courage in confronting her grief and secrets.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements like prayer or scripture are not present.

Love & Friendship50

Familial love and the development of new relationships are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

Learning to process grief and uncover truth can be seen as grace.

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