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Teens · Ages 13–17

Undercurrent

by Paul E Blackwell

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A teenage boy named Alex navigates the challenges of his parents' divorce and his own identity.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Mild discussions of attraction and kissing occur between teens.

Violence / Gore10

Some emotional conflict and arguments are present.

Profanity / Language10

Occasional mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is grounded in reality and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

Some characters may explore their identity, but not prominently.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story focuses on secular teen experiences and challenges.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Alex shows resilience in dealing with family changes.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Alex learns about empathy and understanding others.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story implies learning from difficult experiences.

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