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Teens · Ages 13–15

The tomorrow city

by Monica Hughes

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

In a future society, a young boy named Alex discovers a hidden truth about his city's controlled environment.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild peril and conflict occur between characters.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this novel.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The controlled environment and hidden dangers create mild suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The society's strict control presents a potentially negative worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Alex shows courage in questioning his reality.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship and loyalty are shown between Alex and his friends.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not central to the plot.

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