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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Going back

by Penelope Lively

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1975

Two sisters, Lena and Sarah, return to their childhood home in Cornwall and confront memories of their past.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

There are subtle allusions to past romantic relationships.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The characters grapple with past regrets and emotional pain.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes or practices are featured in the book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

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

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story explores themes of memory, identity, and existential reflection.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The sisters show courage in confronting their past.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.

Love & Friendship30

The sisters' relationship and shared memories show familial love.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story touches on themes of reconciliation and understanding.

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