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Teens · Ages 14–16

The summer I wasn't me

by Jessica Verdi

Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A teenage girl spends her summer with her estranged father and discovers family secrets.

Concern Level

13/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Mild romantic interest and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The book does not feature any occult themes.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows courage in confronting family issues.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship40

The story explores themes of family love and reconciliation.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The book does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.

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