The Highs and Lows of Being Mia
by Meg Cabot
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
Mia, a teenage girl, navigates the ups and downs of high school, friendships, and family life in New York City.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic situations and kissing are depicted.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Occasional mild profanity may be used by characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is secular and focused on teen experiences.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMia shows resilience in navigating social challenges.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and familial love are important themes.
The story explores themes of self-discovery and growing up.
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