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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Bye, Beautiful

by Julia Lawrinson

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

Two teenage girls, Sarah and Chloe, navigate a complex friendship and the challenges of growing up in contemporary Australia.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some discussions and implied romantic/sexual encounters occur.

Violence / Gore10

Mild interpersonal conflict and arguments are present.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

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 or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is secular and realistic.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The girls face challenges with some resilience.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship50

The central focus is on the girls' friendship.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of friendship, growing up, and navigating relationships are present.

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