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Teens · Ages 13–15

Birthday blues

by Jillian Brooks

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

A young girl named Sarah deals with the emotional challenges of her birthday and family dynamics.

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 the story.

Violence / Gore5

Emotional conflict and arguments occur within the family.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on relatable emotional experiences.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Sarah shows some courage in expressing her feelings.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Family love and the desire for connection are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story explores themes of understanding and reconciliation.

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