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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Wake

by Lisa McMann

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A teenage girl named Maya discovers she can communicate with the dead and becomes entangled in a supernatural mystery.

Concern Level

62/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic tension and kissing may be present.

Violence / Gore30

Some frightening encounters and peril are depicted.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing60

The story contains significant scary and suspenseful elements.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The central theme involves ghosts and the afterlife.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story explores supernatural phenomena.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Maya shows bravery in confronting the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and loyalty are important to Maya.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The book explores themes of life, death, and connection.

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