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Teens · Ages 13–15

The Ellie McDoodle diaries

by Ruth McNally Barshaw

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

Ellie navigates middle school, friendships, and family life through her drawings and journal entries.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

0/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in Ellie's diary entries.

Violence / Gore0

No violence occurs in Ellie's everyday school and home life.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by Ellie or her friends.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

Ellie shows courage in facing middle school challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of Ellie's diary.

Love & Friendship0

Ellie demonstrates love for her family and friends.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not central to the plot.

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