I need a friend
by Sherry Kafka
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1971
A young girl named Honora struggles with loneliness and seeks connection with others.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is a focus of the plot.
The story is gentle and not scary.
Occult themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is secular, focusing on human emotions.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHonora shows some bravery in reaching out.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
The central theme is the deep need for love and friendship.
Themes of grace and mercy are not central to the plot.
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