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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Resisters

by Eric S. Nylund

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

A young boy named Jedediah struggles with his identity and morality after witnessing a violent act in colonial America.

Concern Level

38/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore50

A significant violent act is described in detail.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted or discussed.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The depiction of violence can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is secular, focusing on human morality.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively as the focus is secular.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Jedediah shows some courage in confronting his actions.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Familial bonds are present but not central.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story touches on the consequences of actions.

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