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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Telling

by Leah Giarratano

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A teenage girl named Sarah struggles with her past and the secrets she keeps, leading her to confront difficult truths.

Concern Level

27/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Implied romantic relationships and some kissing occur.

Violence / Gore20

Emotional distress and past trauma are explored.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Themes of past trauma and emotional struggle are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No horror or scary elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is secular, focusing on personal psychology.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Sarah shows courage in confronting her past.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and support are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of self-discovery and moving forward are present.

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