Let's Pretend This Never Happened (Dear Dumb Diary #1)
by Jim Benton
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
Jamie Kelly navigates middle school with her best friend Isabella, dealing with school drama and her quirky family.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the diary entries.
No violence is depicted in the school or home settings.
No profanity is used by the young characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in this story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted by the characters.
The story is not designed to be scary for readers.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview presented is secular and focused on everyday life.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJamie shows some bravery in social situations.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and family bonds are explored.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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