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Teens · Ages 13–17

Inside out

by Joelle Sellner

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A teenage girl named Maya struggles with her emotions and learns to understand and manage them with the help of her inner "feelings."

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Mild romantic tension exists between Maya and a boy.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language10

Minimal, mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The story touches on feelings of sadness and anxiety.

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 featured.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The focus is on internal emotional processing, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Maya shows courage in confronting her difficult emotions.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a significant element in this book.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and budding romantic interest are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

The book explores self-understanding and emotional growth.

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