A Friend Like Phoebe
by Marilyn Kaye
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A young girl named Phoebe moves to a new town and struggles to make friends, but eventually finds acceptance and belonging.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview presented is neutral and not overtly non-Christian.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in the book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCourage is shown in facing social challenges.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Friendship and kindness are key elements.
Forgiveness and understanding are shown.
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