One True Thing
by Nicole Hayes
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
A teenage girl navigates family secrets and her own identity after her mother's death.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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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 presentKissing and romantic feelings are present between characters.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are prominent.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in facing difficult family truths.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Familial love is explored as characters support each other.
Characters learn to forgive and move forward from past hurts.
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