The terrible truth
by Stephen Roos
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
A young girl grapples with the realization of her parents' impending divorce, navigating her feelings and the changes in her family.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
No violence is depicted in this book.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
This book is not scary.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The book focuses on family dynamics and personal feelings.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in facing her emotions.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The protagonist seeks understanding and connection.
The story explores processing difficult life changes.
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