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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Reasons to be happy

by Katrina Kittle

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

A teenage girl navigates family secrets, a new town, and her own identity after her mother's death.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some kissing and discussion of romantic relationships occur.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and emotional distress are present.

Profanity / Language10

Infrequent mild profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent.

Substance Use0

Substance use is absent.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The protagonist deals with grief and suicidal ideation.

Scary / Disturbing0

Scary elements are absent.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent.

Worldview & Spirituality10

A secular worldview is presented without overt promotion.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show courage in facing difficult truths.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent.

Love & Friendship30

Familial love and friendship are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Characters learn to forgive and move forward.

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