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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The resistance ; The return

by Katherine Applegate

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

This duology follows a girl who discovers she can communicate with animals and leads them in a fight for survival.

Concern Level

48/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

24/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore60

There are descriptions of conflict and danger to animals and humans.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is mentioned.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The post-apocalyptic setting and animal endangerment create tension.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The focus is on human-animal relationships and survival.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No characters are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

The protagonist shows immense courage protecting the animals.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship70

Deep love and loyalty are shown towards the animals.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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