Necessary roughness
by Marie G. Lee
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A Korean-American girl struggles with her identity and fitting in at a predominantly white high school, facing racism and peer pressure.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
What is Dokilit?
Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.
Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic interests and discussions about relationships are present.
Instances of bullying and verbal aggression occur.
Some moderate profanity is used in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story implicitly critiques societal biases.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows resilience in difficult situations.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family support and the search for belonging are key.
Understanding and empathy are encouraged through the narrative.
We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.
Comments
Loading comments…