The School for the Insanely Gifted
by Dan Elish
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A group of gifted teenagers attends a mysterious school where their extraordinary abilities are honed, but secrets lurk.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic relationships and kissing are depicted.
There are moments of danger and conflict between students.
Moderate profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is featured in the narrative.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
Hints of past trauma or difficult emotional states may appear.
Some mysterious and suspenseful elements can be unsettling.
The students' 'gifts' border on supernatural abilities.
Minor LGBTQ+ representation might be present.
It explores themes of power and control, with some ambiguity.
No specific religious groups are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters often display courage in facing challenges.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Friendships and emerging romantic feelings show love.
Grace and repentance are not central themes here.
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