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Teens · Ages 13–15

Unlike other monsters

by Audrey Vernick

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2016

A young girl named Maya discovers she is a monster and must navigate her new identity while trying to protect her family.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

22/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Mild peril and monster-related threats occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some mild scariness related to monster transformations.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not involve occult themes.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Maya shows courage in facing her monstrous nature.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship60

Maya's love for her family is a central motivation.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of acceptance and understanding are present.

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