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Alice on the outside cover
Teens · Ages 13–16

Alice on the outside

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

Alice, a shy girl, navigates the challenges of middle school and her feelings of being an outsider.

Concern Level

3/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore5

Mild social conflicts and bullying are depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story explores themes of self-acceptance and belonging.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Alice shows quiet determination in facing her struggles.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Alice seeks connection and friendship.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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