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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Wake (Wake, #1)

by Lisa McMann

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

Janie Hannagan is a seventeen-year-old girl who is involuntarily pulled into the dreams of anyone sleeping nearby, a secret she must navigate while falling for a boy with his own dark secrets.

Concern Level

49/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

29/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content35

Janie and Cabel engage in heavy making out and intense physical attraction throughout the story.

Violence / Gore40

The story includes depictions of physical abuse, drug busts, and threatening criminal activity.

Profanity / Language50

The text contains frequent use of moderate profanity including several instances of the f-word.

Blasphemy20

There are occasional instances where God's name is used as an exclamation or casually.

Substance Use50

Janie's mother is an alcoholic, and the plot involves undercover investigations into school drug dealing.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Characters deal with trauma and neglect, but specific self-harm or suicide is not featured.

Scary / Disturbing45

The dream sequences often involve disturbing, nightmare-like imagery and a sense of helplessness.

Occult & Witchcraft30

The story centers on Janie's supernatural ability to enter and manipulate the dream world.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

There are no prominent LGBTQ+ characters or themes in this volume.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The narrative focuses on self-reliance and survival in a gritty, somewhat cynical modern world.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

There is no specific targeting or negative portrayal of Christianity or the church.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Janie shows bravery by using her unwanted gift to help the police catch dangerous criminals.

Faith & Hope5

There is no mention of God, prayer, or biblical faith as a source of strength.

Love & Friendship50

The relationship between Janie and Cabel develops into a supportive bond amidst their difficult lives.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Janie struggles with her mother's neglect, showing more endurance than formal reconciliation or grace.

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