The trouble with thirteen
by Betty Miles
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
A young girl navigates the challenges and changes of turning thirteen, dealing with friendships and family dynamics.
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 the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story presents a neutral worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience in facing personal challenges.
Faith is not a central theme in this story.
Friendship and family bonds are explored.
Forgiveness and understanding are shown between characters.
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