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Teens · Ages 13–17

Girl, going on 17, pants on fire

by Sue Limb

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

A teenage girl named Lucy navigates the awkwardness and challenges of turning seventeen.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Mild romantic and suggestive situations are present.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild, infrequent profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are included.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focused on teen life.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Lucy shows resilience in navigating social situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and family relationships are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Lucy learns to accept herself and her life.

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