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Teens · Ages 13–15

Mates Dates The Secret Story

by Cathy Hopkins

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

This novel follows the romantic entanglements and social dramas of a group of teenage girls navigating school, friendships, and relationships.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Kissing and discussions of romantic relationships are present.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language20

Mild profanity may be present in casual dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the book.

Substance Use0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.

Scary / Disturbing0

The book does not contain any scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present in the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The focus is on typical teenage social concerns and relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show some courage in navigating social situations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and early romantic interests are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The narrative does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.

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