What age is The First Rule of Punk appropriate for?

Name: The First Rule of Punk
Rating: 3 (4 reviews)
Author: Celia C. Pérez

The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez is best suited for teens (ages 13–15). Malú, a Mexican-American girl in Chicago, navigates middle school, her punk rock passion, and family expectations.

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Teens · Ages 13–15

The First Rule of Punk

by Celia C. Pérez

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

Middle Grade Contemporary Cultural Identity Music Family Relationships Coming-of-age Realistic FictionAI scored

Malú, a Mexican-American girl in Chicago, navigates middle school, her punk rock passion, and family expectations.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Higher = more present

Sexual Content10

Mild kissing and discussion of crushes occur.

Violence / Gore0

Absent.

Profanity / Language0

Absent.

Blasphemy0

Absent.

Substance Use0

Absent.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Absent.

Scary / Disturbing0

Absent.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

Absent.

Worldview & Spirituality0

Absent.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Absent.

Virtues to celebrate

Higher = stronger presence

Courage & Sacrifice10

Malú shows courage in expressing her identity.

Faith & Hope0

Absent.

Love & Friendship10

Family love and friendship are central themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Absent.

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