Thirteen candles
by Mary Hooper
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A group of teenage girls navigate friendships, crushes, and personal challenges as they approach their thirteenth birthdays.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild discussions of crushes and romantic feelings occur.
No violence is present in this book.
Very mild, infrequent slang might be present.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance abuse is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is primarily secular and focused on social dynamics.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in facing social anxieties and peer pressure.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this story.
Friendship and loyalty are central themes among the girls.
No specific themes of grace or repentance are present.
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