Seventeenth Summer
by Maureen Daly
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1942
A young girl dreams of winning a cross-country race, facing challenges and learning about perseverance.
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.
Minor competitive rivalries and obstacles are depicted.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview promotion is present.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows great courage in pursuing her race goal.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Some support and encouragement among characters.
Themes of determination and effort are present.
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