The tenderness of thieves
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
A teenage girl grapples with her family's criminal past and her own desires for a different future.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentRomantic relationships involve kissing and implied intimacy.
The book depicts violence related to criminal activities and its consequences.
Moderate profanity is used by characters in difficult situations.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
Themes of desperation and difficult choices are present.
The emotional toll of the circumstances can be intense.
The suspense of the criminal element creates some tension.
No occult themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is primarily secular, focusing on human struggles.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in trying to escape their circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Relationships are complex and involve both loyalty and conflict.
Characters face consequences and seek a better path.
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