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Teens · Ages 12–15

The Suspicion

by Katherine Applegate

Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

When a new student arrives, Maya suspects something is wrong and investigates a series of unsettling events.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

The mystery involves some mild conflict and unease.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No depiction of substance use.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The suspenseful plot and mysterious events create unease.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on observation and critical thinking.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Maya shows bravery in pursuing the truth.

Faith & Hope0

Religious faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and trust are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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