Just In Case
by Meg Rosoff
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
Seventeen-year-old Jo is dealing with the recent death of her father and the uncertainty of her future.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are discussions and some mild romantic interactions.
No violence is depicted in the story.
There is minimal, mild profanity used sparingly.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
There are discussions about difficult emotions, but no direct depiction of substance use.
The protagonist grapples with grief, but not self-harm.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on personal emotional processing and relationships.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJo shows resilience in navigating her grief and life changes.
Christian faith is not a prominent theme in this book.
Jo experiences familial love and develops friendships.
The book explores themes of acceptance and moving forward.
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