Dear pen pal
by Betsy Franco
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
A young girl named Sarah writes letters to a pen pal in Australia, sharing her thoughts and feelings about life and friendship.
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 story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in sharing her true feelings.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and kindness are shown between Sarah and her pen pal.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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