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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Big Mouth & Ugly Girl

by Joyce Carol Oates

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

A shy, artistic girl named Angela navigates the social pressures and bullying at her new high school.

Concern Level

28/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some discussion of relationships and attraction occurs.

Violence / Gore30

Bullying and verbal aggression are depicted.

Profanity / Language30

Moderate profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy10

Some mild blasphemous language may be present.

Substance Use10

Themes of despair and feeling overwhelmed are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

Self-harm is alluded to as a coping mechanism.

Scary / Disturbing10

The emotional intensity can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The focus is on secular social dynamics.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Some characters exhibit negative behaviors.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Angela shows courage in confronting her struggles.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and finding support are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Lessons about resilience and self-acceptance are shown.

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