If I Love You, Am I Trapped Forever?
by M. E. Kerr
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1973
A teenage girl named Ellie navigates the complexities of first love and the fear of commitment in her small town.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentKissing and romantic feelings are described.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEllie shows courage in confronting her fears about love.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
The story explores themes of romantic love and its challenges.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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