S. E. Hinton
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
Marylou Morano Kjelle is a young girl navigating life in a small town, dealing with family issues and her own burgeoning identity.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild romantic tension and kissing between characters is present.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Occasional mild language may be present.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
This is not a scary or horror story.
The story does not involve occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMarylou shows courage in facing her challenges.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Family love and friendship are explored.
Some themes of understanding and acceptance are present.
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