
Do I have to--
by Lin Picou
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A young girl named Sarah struggles with her identity and her place in the world, finding solace in poetry and self-expression.
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.
Mild emotional distress is depicted.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is realistic and not scary.
Occult themes or witchcraft are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The focus is on personal growth and emotional expression.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in expressing her feelings.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Sarah's love for poetry is a significant element.
Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.
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