My horrible secret
by Stephen Roos
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
A shy teenager named Sarah accidentally sends a revealing message to her crush, leading to a series of embarrassing and humorous situations.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension and kissing are present.
No violence is depicted in the story.
There is occasional mild profanity used by characters.
No blasphemous language is used in the book.
The story does not feature any substance use.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is lighthearted and not scary.
The narrative is realistic and contains no occult elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.
The story focuses on typical teenage social dynamics.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows some courage in navigating her social anxieties.
Christian faith is not a theme in this contemporary novel.
Sarah experiences budding romantic feelings and friendship loyalty.
The story does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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