A girl like Tilly
by Helen Bates
Age rating: Ages 11–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2016
Tilly, a young girl, grapples with bullying and finding her voice while dealing with family issues.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic feelings and crushes are present among characters.
Bullying and verbal aggression are depicted as significant conflicts.
Some casual language and mild slang are used.
Blasphemy is absent from this realistic story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted in this story.
Scary elements are absent from this realistic novel.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this book.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The worldview is secular, focusing on personal resilience and empathy.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTilly finds courage to stand up for herself.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Familial love and supportive friendships are important.
The focus is on overcoming adversity, not on Christian redemption.
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