Mary Jane
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
Mary Jane, a shy teenager, navigates her first year of high school in 1970s Brooklyn, dealing with new friendships and family dynamics.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild discussions of relationships and crushes occur.
Some minor conflict and arguments happen between characters.
Occasional mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is featured.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The book contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
Mary Jane explores her identity and relationships, including with LGBTQ+ characters.
The book reflects a secular, 1970s American worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCourage in facing social challenges is present.
True Christian faith is not a focus of this book.
Friendship and familial love are explored.
Grace, mercy, and repentance are not central themes.
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