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Teens · Ages 14–16

Careful What You Wish For

by Maureen McCarthy

Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A teenage girl's summer job at a bakery leads to unexpected romantic entanglements and personal growth as she navigates her desires.

Concern Level

30/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Kissing and romantic exploration occur between characters.

Violence / Gore0

Violence is absent.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity is present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent.

Substance Use0

Substance use is absent.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm themes are absent.

Scary / Disturbing0

Scary elements are absent.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent.

Worldview & Spirituality0

A non-Christian worldview is not promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters make choices about their relationships.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent.

Love & Friendship30

Romantic love and attraction are central themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story explores themes of desire and self-awareness.

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