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Young Adults · Ages 15+

The sledding hill

by Chris Crutcher

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

A teenage boy grapples with difficult family issues, grief, and the challenges of growing up in a small town.

Concern Level

42/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some discussions of sexual relationships and experiences occur.

Violence / Gore30

Some instances of physical altercations and aggressive behavior are present.

Profanity / Language50

Frequent and strong profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy20

Some instances of blasphemous language are present.

Substance Use10

Suicidal ideation is briefly mentioned as a character's struggle.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Self-harm is not depicted, but suicidal thoughts are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

A secular, sometimes cynical, worldview is presented.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Adults, including authority figures, are sometimes portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

Characters show some resilience in facing adversity.

Faith & Hope0

No specific religious faith is a central theme.

Love & Friendship10

Family relationships are strained but present.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Characters struggle with finding forgiveness and understanding.

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