They called me Red
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A teenage girl named Red navigates a challenging family situation and her own identity in this contemporary novel.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension is present between characters.
Some arguments and emotional distress occur.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative focuses on secular teen struggles and coping mechanisms.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceRed shows resilience in facing difficult circumstances.
Christian faith is not a prominent theme.
Red seeks connection and understanding with family.
Themes of empathy and understanding are explored.
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