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Teens · Ages 13–15

Dear Dylan

by Siobhan Curham

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A teenage girl writes letters to her absent father, exploring her feelings about family, love, and growing up.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic feelings and thoughts are expressed.

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 abuse is a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or horror-themed.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are prominent or affirmed.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is generally secular.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show some courage in expressing their feelings.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme.

Love & Friendship30

Themes of familial love and budding romantic interest are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No explicit themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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