The Runaways
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
Two sisters, Cassie and Meg, run away from home and find themselves in unexpected situations and friendships.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
The girls face some dangerous situations and encounters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
Some moments of peril might be mildly unsettling.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story explores themes of societal neglect and resilience.
Christian faith is not a central theme in the story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCassie and Meg show courage in their decision to run away.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Sisterly love and the formation of new bonds are important.
The story highlights resourcefulness and finding help.
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