The Summer I Turned Pretty
by Jenny Han
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
Isabel spends her summers at the family beach house, navigating first love and changing friendships.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentKissing and romantic tension are present between characters.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Mild language may be present but is not excessive.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is realistic and not scary.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
The story focuses on heterosexual romantic relationships.
The story explores themes of personal desire and relationships.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters navigate difficult emotional situations.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
Romantic feelings and budding relationships are central.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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