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Teens · Ages 14–16

Cross My Heart

by Jocelyn Shipley

Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

This novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and difficult choices as characters navigate personal challenges and relationships.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic feelings and discussions may occur.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language5

Very mild, infrequent profanity might be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used in the book.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show courage in facing personal issues.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and loyalty are central to the plot.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace, mercy, and repentance are not central themes.

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