Once upon a Time in Junior High
by Lisa Norment
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
A teenage girl navigates the complexities of friendships, crushes, and self-discovery during her junior high years.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic themes and kissing are present.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Some mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
No occult themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on typical teen experiences, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show some bravery in social situations.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and early romantic feelings are explored.
Basic lessons in navigating social situations are shown.
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