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I never got to say good-bye cover
Teens · Ages 13–17

I never got to say good-bye

by Alida E. Young

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1988

A young girl named Sarah grapples with the loss of her grandmother and the emotions that follow.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sarah shows resilience in processing her grief.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in the book.

Love & Friendship30

Sarah experiences love through her family relationships.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are explored.

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