The Stranger
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1986
A mysterious stranger arrives in a small town, causing curiosity and unease among its residents.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Mild tension exists around the stranger's presence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The stranger's enigmatic nature creates a sense of unease.
The stranger's abilities border on the supernatural.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on human interaction and observation.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show some curiosity but not significant courage.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Some characters show kindness towards the stranger.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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