A circle is not a valentine
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
This collection of short stories explores themes of family, identity, and growing up through various perspectives.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome stories touch on budding romantic feelings and relationships.
Minor conflicts and disagreements occur between characters.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted in the stories.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed in the book.
The stories do not contain horror or scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in these stories.
The stories focus on universal themes of growing up.
Christians are not portrayed negatively as they are not present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters demonstrate courage in navigating personal growth and challenges.
Christian faith is not a theme in these stories.
Familial love and the bonds of friendship are explored.
Some stories touch on understanding and acceptance.
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