Gee Whiz
by Jane Smiley
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young girl navigates family dynamics and personal growth during a summer spent with her eccentric aunt.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are mild references to romantic relationships.
Some emotional conflicts and arguments occur.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is secular and focuses on personal growth.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows some resilience in adapting.
Faith is not a theme in this novel.
Themes of family love and connection are explored.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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