August
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
August is a teenage girl dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic event and her subsequent emotional struggles.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome implied sexual situations are discussed by characters.
A violent event is central to the plot and its aftermath.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
August experiences significant self-harm and suicidal ideation.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview presented is secular and focused on personal healing.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAugust shows courage in confronting her trauma.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Some familial love is shown, but not central.
Themes of healing and moving forward are present.
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