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FUTURE SHOCK

Elizabeth Briggs

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for FUTURE SHOCK by Elizabeth Briggs. This book is recommended for ages 13+; content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Romance; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Teen protagonists face violent peril, death-related themes, emotional distress, and romantic situations. The material is more intense and conceptually complex than typical middle-grade fiction, while sexual content appears limited. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Romance3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Deaths and the possibility of changing tragic outcomes matter to the story and have emotional impact, though death is not the sole focus.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No significant depictions of gore.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Infrequent mild profanity.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Some LGBTQIA+ representation appears to be present, but it is limited and not central to the story.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Contains typical YA romantic subplots and interpersonal dynamics.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Tense situations involving entrapment and pursuit.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild romantic tension and occasional references.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Not a focus of the story.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Contains some action sequences and threats related to the experimental setting.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently face dangerous and unknown situations with bravery.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Explores imaginative concepts regarding time and futuristic technology.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a multi-dimensional cast typical of current YA novels.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental engagement with ideas about technology and society.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters rely on mutual support and friendship.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of agency, identity, and moral choices in a changing world.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show resourcefulness and resilience.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in FUTURE SHOCK would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in FUTURE SHOCK, and what caused that change?
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