The yawning game
by Greg Gormley
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
A group of friends plays a dangerous game involving dares and consequences, leading to escalating tension and fear.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this suspenseful story.
The game involves dares that can lead to physical harm.
Some mild profanity may be present among the teenagers.
No blasphemous language is used in the narrative.
The game's intensity could be triggering for some readers.
The psychological pressure of the game is a significant element.
The escalating dares and fear create a scary atmosphere.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The focus is on peer pressure and risky behavior.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show some courage in participating in the game.
Faith is not a theme explored in this book.
Friendship dynamics are central, but not always positive.
The consequences of poor choices are a subtle theme.
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