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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Girl in Reverse

by Barbara Stuber

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A teenage girl named Sarah struggles with her identity and her past after her mother's death, navigating difficult family relationships and her own emotional turmoil.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some kissing and discussion of romantic feelings occurs between characters.

Violence / Gore10

Mild conflict and arguments happen between family members.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the story.

Substance Use20

The protagonist experiences significant grief and emotional distress after her mother's death.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any frightening or scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story focuses on secular struggles and personal growth.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not negatively portrayed, as they are not central to the plot.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sarah shows courage in facing her grief and family challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a prominent theme or element in the story.

Love & Friendship20

Sarah learns about love through her family relationships and friendships.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

There are moments of understanding and reconciliation between characters.

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