The stranger
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A teenage girl finds a mysterious boy hiding in her house, leading to unsettling discoveries about his past and her family.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome implied attraction between characters exists.
There are moments of physical struggle and implied past violence.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Themes of past trauma and emotional distress are present.
The atmosphere is tense and unsettling, with some scary moments.
No occult elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview presented is secular.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show some resilience in difficult situations.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Some characters show care for each other.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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