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How To Get The Friends You Want By Peony Pinker cover
Teens · Ages 13–16

How To Get The Friends You Want By Peony Pinker

by Jenny Alexander

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

Peony Pinker, an awkward teenager, tries to navigate the complexities of making friends and fitting in at school.

Concern Level

9/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content5

There are minor mentions of crushes and romantic feelings.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be used sparingly by characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or horrifying.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are prominent.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story focuses on social dynamics and peer acceptance.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

Peony shows courage in trying to connect with others.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is not a significant theme in the book.

Love & Friendship20

The core themes revolve around friendship and acceptance.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story encourages empathy and understanding.

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