
The rabbits
by John Marsden
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
During an invasion, a group of teenagers must survive and fight back against the enemy forces.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Graphic violence depicts the horrors of war and its impact on teens.
Mild profanity appears sparingly throughout the narrative.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Characters experience despair, but suicide is not explicitly shown.
The invasion and its aftermath create tense and frightening situations.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on survival and resistance, not worldviews.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEllie and her friends show immense courage in the face of danger.
Faith is not a central theme in this survival story.
Loyalty and camaraderie develop among the group.
Forgiveness and mercy are not primary themes.
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