Faking normal
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
Alex struggles with her parents' divorce and her mother's mental health, finding solace in a new friendship and confronting difficult truths.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAlex and her friend discuss relationships and crushes with mild teen curiosity.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Mild language like 'crap' appears occasionally.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
Alex's mother experiences a mental health crisis and suicidal ideation.
Alex's mother's mental health struggles are a significant plot point.
The story does not contain scary elements.
Occult themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story focuses on personal struggles, not a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlex shows courage in facing her family's problems.
Faith is not a central theme, but Alex seeks stability.
Alex develops a strong, supportive friendship with another girl.
The story touches on the need for understanding and support.
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