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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Sam

by Francine Pascal

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

Sam, a young girl, navigates the complexities of adolescence and her relationships.

Concern Level

9/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some romantic relationships and discussions of attraction are present.

Violence / Gore0

There is no violence depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present in dialogue reflecting teen speech.

Blasphemy0

The story does not contain any blasphemous content.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality5

The book explores typical teenage social dynamics.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice5

Sam shows some resilience in navigating social challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship and family relationships are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not central.

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