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Teens · Ages 13–17

Too Cruel For School

by Kate Kingsley

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

This is a contemporary YA novel about a teenage girl dealing with bullying and finding her voice.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some kissing occurs between characters.

Violence / Gore20

Bullying and verbal altercations are depicted.

Profanity / Language30

Mild profanity like 'damn' and 'hell' is present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Some characters express secular viewpoints.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

A Christian character is sometimes misunderstood.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows courage in facing bullies.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is mentioned but not central to the plot.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and support are key themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Forgiveness is explored as characters reconcile.

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