The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
by Sue Townsend
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
Adrian Mole navigates adolescence, dealing with family issues, unrequited love, and his own intellectual and emotional struggles in 1980s England.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild references to sexual curiosity and relationships exist.
No significant violence is depicted in the story.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story satirizes societal norms and values.
Some characters may hold negative views of religion.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAdrian shows some resilience in his struggles.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Adrian experiences unrequited love and friendship.
Forgiveness is not a prominent theme.
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