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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Janey's Girl

by Gayle Friesen

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

Sarah struggles with her identity and a secret relationship with another girl.

Concern Level

68/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Kissing and intimate moments are described.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain any scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes90

The central romance is between two girls, Sarah and Janey.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Sarah shows courage in navigating her feelings.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in the story.

Love & Friendship50

The primary focus is on romantic love between Sarah and Janey.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story explores themes of self-acceptance.

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