I Stay Near You
by M. E. Kerr
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1985
Two teenage girls, Sarah and Jo, navigate complex family relationships and their own developing identities in the 1980s.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are discussions and implications of teenage relationships and sexuality.
Emotional conflict and some arguments occur between characters.
Some mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is used.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
This book is not scary.
No occult themes are present.
The book explores complex friendships and emotional bonds.
The narrative reflects a secular, contemporary worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in confronting difficult truths.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and familial love are explored.
Characters learn from their experiences and grow.
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