Dear Clare, my ex best friend
by Ursula Jones
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A girl writes letters to her former best friend, reflecting on their past and present.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the letters.
Violence is not depicted in the narrative.
Mild, age-appropriate language may be used.
No blasphemy is included in the story.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
No occult or supernatural themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is secular and focuses on personal relationships.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in addressing difficult feelings.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The complexities of friendship and reconciliation are explored.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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