Pen pals
by Joan Holub
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
Two girls, one in America and one in Australia, become pen pals and share their lives and experiences through letters.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on friendship and cultural understanding.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe girls show initiative in building their friendship.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The story highlights the development of a deep, platonic friendship.
It promotes communication, empathy, and learning about different cultures.
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