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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The taming of the Dru

by Maxwell, Katie.

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

A young woman named Dru is forced into an arranged marriage and must find a way to assert her independence.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Kissing and romantic tension are present.

Violence / Gore5

Mild conflict and emotional distress occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality5

The worldview is primarily secular with historical context.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not a focus in this narrative.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Dru demonstrates courage in defying expectations.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a significant element in this story.

Love & Friendship30

Dru's love for her own desires is central.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Forgiveness is a minor theme in resolving conflicts.

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