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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Not your ordinary wolf girl

by Emily Pohl-Weary

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

Lyra, a teenage girl who can transform into a wolf, navigates her new life and the challenges of her dual nature.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

29/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Some romantic tension and kissing occur between Lyra and others.

Violence / Gore50

There is on-page fighting and werewolf violence.

Profanity / Language30

Mild profanity is used by some characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not a theme in this novel.

Substance Use10

Brief mentions of past self-harm exist.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The book touches on past self-harm experiences.

Scary / Disturbing30

Some scenes involve suspense and mild scares.

Occult & Witchcraft20

Werewolf transformations have supernatural elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes10

Minor LGBTQ+ characters are present without affirmation.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The story centers on supernatural abilities, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Lyra displays courage in controlling her wolf nature.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of this urban fantasy.

Love & Friendship50

Lyra experiences developing romantic feelings and friendships.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

The story explores themes of acceptance and self-discovery.

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