Thirteen Never Changes
by Budge Wilson
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
This novel follows thirteen-year-old Sarah as she navigates the complexities of growing up and facing the expectations of her family and community.
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 or themes appear.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows quiet courage in facing her challenges.
Faith is not a central theme in this story.
Family love and loyalty are important themes.
Themes of understanding and acceptance are present.
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