Going on sixteen
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1972
A teenage girl navigates the complexities of friendships, romance, and self-discovery during her sophomore year of high school.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentKissing and romantic feelings are explored between teenagers.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is featured.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story does not contain scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The story focuses on relatable teen experiences.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in facing social pressures.
Faith is not a central theme, but values are implied.
Friendship and budding romantic affection are shown.
Characters learn from mistakes and grow.
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