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Feeling Sorry for Celia (Ashbury/Brookfield #1) cover
Teens · Ages 13–16

Feeling Sorry for Celia (Ashbury/Brookfield #1)

by Jaclyn Moriarty

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

This novel follows Elizabeth, a teen navigating school, friendships, and family drama in Australia. It explores themes of identity and relationships through a realistic lens.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Kissing and romantic feelings are present between characters.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language5

Mild language like 'crap' appears occasionally.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is secular and relatable.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Elizabeth shows courage in facing social challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship love and familial affection are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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