That Summer
by Sarah Dessen
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A teenage girl spends a summer with her estranged father and navigates first love and family reconciliation.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentRomantic relationships involve kissing and some implied intimacy.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters face emotional challenges with some resilience.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Romantic love and family bonds are explored.
Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.
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