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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Pretending

by Leslie Davis

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1988

A story about a young girl named Jenny who navigates the complexities of friendships and self-discovery.

Concern Level

30/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

Some discussions and implications of romantic relationships.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted.

Profanity / Language10

Mild language may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The tone is realistic and relatable.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is primarily secular and focused on personal experience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Jenny shows courage in asserting her feelings.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of this narrative.

Love & Friendship50

The complexities of friendship and peer relationships are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of honesty and understanding are explored.

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