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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Z

by Michael Thomas Ford

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A teenage boy named Z navigates life in a group home after his mother's death, dealing with grief and forming new relationships.

Concern Level

18/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Z and his friends discuss and experience budding romantic and sexual feelings.

Violence / Gore10

Minor scuffles and arguments occur between residents of the group home.

Profanity / Language15

Some mild profanity is used by the teenage characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the book.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

A character is gay, and their identity is part of the story.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story explores secular perspectives on life and relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters show courage in facing difficult life circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the plot.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and familial love are explored between characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Some instances of empathy and understanding are shown.

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