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Children · Ages 9–13

The Agony of Alice

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1985

A young girl named Alice navigates the challenges and awkwardness of growing up, sharing her thoughts in a diary.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

24/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content appears in the book.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not addressed.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Alice shows courage in facing social anxieties.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not an explicit theme in Alice's diary.

Love & Friendship40

Family and friendships are important in Alice's life.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

The story explores themes of growing up and self-discovery.

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