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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Dangerous friend

by Barbara Topley-Hough

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1996

A young girl grapples with a difficult and potentially dangerous friendship.

Concern Level

13/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Hints of romantic interest may be present.

Violence / Gore15

Interpersonal conflict and emotional distress are shown.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use5

Themes of emotional distress are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm5

Emotional struggles are a focus of the plot.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality5

Focus on peer relationships can be a worldview element.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The protagonist shows courage in facing her friend.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship25

The complexities of friendship are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Navigating difficult relationships is a theme.

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