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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Summer My Life Began

by Shannon Greenland

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A teenage girl's summer takes an unexpected turn when she discovers secrets about her family and a mysterious boy.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Kissing and romantic tension are present between characters.

Violence / Gore10

Mild conflict and emotional distress occur.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild profanity may be present in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Emotional struggles are explored, but not self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is secular, focusing on personal discovery.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows courage in facing truths.

Faith & Hope0

No specific Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Romantic love and familial love are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Some themes of understanding and forgiveness appear.

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