Young, Gifted, and Dead
by Lucy Carver
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A group of teenagers at a boarding school discover a dark secret when students start dying under mysterious circumstances.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome implied romantic relationships exist.
The deaths of students are central to the plot.
Mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemy is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The deaths and mystery create a scary and suspenseful atmosphere.
Supernatural elements are involved in the mystery.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The focus is on solving a mystery with supernatural elements.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonists show courage in investigating the deaths.
Faith is not a significant theme.
Friendship and loyalty are important to the characters.
Focus is on uncovering the truth and survival.
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