Seventeenth summer
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1952
A teenage girl navigates her first serious romance during a summer in Wisconsin.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAngie and Jack share a kiss and hold hands frequently.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is included in the narrative.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAngie shows some courage in facing her feelings.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Angie experiences budding romantic love with Jack.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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