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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Just for the summer

by Christine McDonnell

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1987

Two teenagers, Sarah and Mark, spend a summer together and develop a romantic relationship.

Concern Level

27/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

8/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Kissing and romantic feelings are described between Sarah and Mark.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use 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 Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Sarah shows some courage in navigating her feelings.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is not a central theme.

Love & Friendship40

Romantic love develops between Sarah and Mark.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace, mercy, and repentance are not explicit themes.

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