While I Live
by John Marsden
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
Ellie and her friends are survivors of a war and must navigate a dangerous, occupied Australia while trying to find their families.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are hints of romantic feelings between characters.
Graphic descriptions of violence, death, and wartime atrocities are present.
Some mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
Characters experience trauma and despair, but not explicit self-harm.
The atmosphere is tense and frightening due to the war.
No occult themes are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEllie and her friends show incredible courage in extreme danger.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The characters demonstrate loyalty and care for each other.
The concepts of grace, mercy, or repentance are not central.
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