Tess
Age rating: Ages 12–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
Tess, a young girl, moves to a new town and struggles to fit in. She navigates friendships and family challenges.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in Tess's story.
Tess experiences some social conflicts and bullying.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue between peers.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The book is not scary.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The focus is on personal growth and relationships.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTess shows resilience in facing social difficulties.
Christian faith is not a prominent theme.
Tess seeks and develops friendships.
Tess learns from her mistakes and grows.
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