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Teens · Ages 13–15

Crush

by Carrie Mac

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

A teenage girl navigates the complexities of first love and friendship during a summer at her grandmother's lake house.

Concern Level

13/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

8/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Kissing and romantic tension are present between characters.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are included.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is generally secular and focused on personal relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters show some courage in facing social situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and familial love are explored, with some romantic interest.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Minor themes of understanding and forgiveness appear.

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