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Children · Ages 10–14

Achingly Alice

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

Alice, a sensitive and imaginative girl, navigates the complexities of growing up, friendships, and family during her pre-teen years.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild crushes and innocent romantic feelings are explored by Alice.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in this realistic fiction story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in this realistic fiction story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this realistic fiction story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in this realistic fiction story.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present in the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this realistic fiction story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular, focusing on personal experiences.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No Christians or God are portrayed negatively in this realistic fiction story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Alice shows quiet courage in facing social challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship50

Alice experiences friendship and familial love throughout the story.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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