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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

If You Only Knew

by Francine Pascal

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

A teenage girl named Jessica navigates the complexities of high school, friendships, and a budding romance.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Mild romantic themes and kissing are present.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

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 & Sacrifice10

Jessica shows courage in navigating social situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Focus is on developing romantic and platonic love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or mercy are central.

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