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Children · Ages 8–12

The Hot and Cold Summer

by Johanna Hurwitz

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1982

Two friends, Amy and Jennifer, spend their summer vacation navigating childhood adventures and disagreements.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This book contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the narrative.

Blasphemy0

There is no blasphemous language used.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a topic in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The story does not include themes of suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

This is not a scary or horror-themed book.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are explored in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book presents a secular, everyday worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not featured or portrayed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The girls show mild courage in resolving conflicts.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

The girls learn to value their friendship and each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Minor instances of understanding and making amends occur.

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