The DUFF
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A high school junior, Bianca, discovers she's the "Designated Ugly Fat Friend" (DUFF) and enlists her friends to help her shed the label.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentKissing and discussions about relationships are present between teens.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Mild profanity like 'damn' and 'hell' appears occasionally.
No blasphemous content is included.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview presented is secular and focused on teen social dynamics.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBianca shows courage in confronting social pressures.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship love is shown between Bianca and her friends.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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