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Children · Ages 8–12

First friend

by Christobel Mattingley

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2000

A young girl navigates the challenges of making friends and finding her place at a new school.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild teasing or social conflict may occur.

Profanity / Language0

The book does not contain any profanity.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing5

The social anxieties can create mild tension.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are absent from this narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are included in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview focuses on relatable childhood experiences.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist shows courage in trying to connect with others.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central element of the story.

Love & Friendship50

The story emphasizes the importance of friendship and acceptance.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of understanding and empathy are present.

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