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Predator

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Terri Blackstock · 2010

Is Predator appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Predator by Terri Blackstock. This book is content notes include Frightening scenes, Death of a character, Religious themes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsFrightening scenes 4/5 · Death of a character 3/5 · Religious themes 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Good role models 3/5
Recommendation3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: frightening scenes.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Frightening scenes 4/5
Recommendation 3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Religious themes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The plot centers on a missing person and the threat of harm.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minor references to injuries typical of the thriller genre.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal coarse language consistent with mainstream Christian-market suspense novels.

Religious themes3/5
Why this rating?

Author writes from a Christian perspective; faith-based values are reflected in character motivations.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Very light romantic undertones, not a primary focus.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

The premise of being stalked creates a persistent atmosphere of dread and tension.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Contains threats of violence, stalking, and sequences involving criminal pursuit.

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Sexual content & nudity · 0/5Alcohol or drugs · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist demonstrates significant courage in facing a threat to her safety.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking to solve problems and recognize patterns.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The cast appears to offer limited demographic diversity, with representation not a notable focus of the story.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides practical awareness of digital security and the dangers of over-sharing personal data.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters exhibit concern and empathy for those in danger.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong cautionary message regarding online safety and internet privacy.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters display resourcefulness and integrity in difficult situations.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Predator would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Predator, and what caused that change?
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