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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Looking for Alibrandi

by Melina Marchetta

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

Josephine Alibrandi, an Italian-Australian teenager, navigates the challenges of adolescence, family expectations, and social pressures in her Sydney high school.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Teenage relationships involve kissing and some romantic exploration.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is present in the story.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story explores cultural identity and societal expectations.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Josephine shows courage in challenging norms and finding her voice.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the book.

Love & Friendship40

Family relationships and friendships are central themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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