My War with Goggle-Eyes
by Anne Fine
Age rating: Ages 11–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A young girl named Louise struggles with her appearance and the teasing she receives from classmates, particularly about her glasses.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Teasing and bullying are depicted as forms of emotional violence.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is depicted.
Louise experiences significant emotional distress due to bullying.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story presents a secular worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLouise finds inner strength to cope with peer pressure.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Louise eventually learns to accept herself and her friends' support.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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