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Teens · Ages 13–15

My Friend and I

by Lisa Jahn-Clough

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

This novel explores the complex friendship between two boys, one from a privileged background and the other from a more challenging one, as they navigate childhood.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild conflict or roughhousing may occur between the boys.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in this book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this book.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present in this book.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present in this book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book presents a secular worldview focused on human relationships.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The boys show some courage in facing their challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in this book.

Love & Friendship60

The central theme is the development of friendship and loyalty.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of forgiveness are not central to the narrative.

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