Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
A high school student named Greg is diagnosed with cancer and decides to make a film with his friend Earl.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are discussions of sexual topics and some crude humor.
The violence is mostly implied or related to the illness.
Significant and frequent profanity is used by characters.
Characters use exclamations that are blasphemous.
No substance abuse is depicted.
The central theme is a character's terminal illness and its impact.
The subject matter of terminal illness can be emotionally heavy.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The narrative questions societal norms and expectations.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceGreg and Earl show some courage in facing their situation.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The friendship between Greg and Earl is a core element.
Themes of acceptance and finding meaning are present.
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