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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Me and the Bad Guys

by Shirley Gordon

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1980

A young girl named Jenny struggles with her identity and finds herself drawn to a group of rebellious teens, leading to trouble.

Concern Level

28/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Hints of romantic relationships and some suggestive situations may occur.

Violence / Gore20

Minor conflicts and confrontations are depicted.

Profanity / Language30

Some profanity is present in the dialogue.

Blasphemy10

Mild blasphemous language might be used.

Substance Use10

Substance use is alluded to or present.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not a theme.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not frightening or scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not a focus of this book.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview may challenge conventional norms.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Christians might be portrayed as judgmental or out of touch.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Jenny shows courage in seeking her own path.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and loyalty are explored among the teens.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of redemption may be present.

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