Someone Like Summer
by M. E. Kerr
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A teenage girl navigates the complexities of friendship, family, and first love during a summer in a coastal town.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are romantic relationships with kissing and implied intimacy.
Some interpersonal conflict and emotional distress occur.
Mild to moderate profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is present.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
Characters experience emotional struggles and anxieties.
The book is realistic and not scary.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the story.
There are hints of LGBTQ+ themes and characters.
The story focuses on personal relationships and experiences.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in navigating difficult relationships.
Personal growth and self-understanding are central themes.
Romantic love and the complexities of relationships are key.
The story explores themes of forgiveness and understanding.
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