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Teens · Ages 13–16

City Pictures

by Shirlee Matheson

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1994

This collection of short stories explores the lives and experiences of teenagers in urban settings.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some stories may contain mild romantic or suggestive themes.

Violence / Gore10

Some stories may depict minor conflicts or arguments.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing0

The stories are generally realistic and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is generally secular and focused on everyday life.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters may face everyday challenges with some bravery.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship and familial love are sometimes explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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