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Teens · Ages 12–15

No Time for Mother's Day

by Laurie Halse Anderson

Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

A young girl struggles with her feelings and expectations around Mother's Day, dealing with family dynamics and personal disappointments.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in this book.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in this book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The protagonist experiences emotional distress and sadness.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in this book.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in this book.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted in this book.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The protagonist shows resilience in facing her feelings.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in this book.

Love & Friendship30

The story explores complex family relationships and love.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of understanding and emotional processing are present.

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