Turtles All the Way Down
by John Green
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A teenage girl named Hazel Grace Lancaster, who has cancer, falls in love with Augustus Waters.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are discussions and implied intimacy between Hazel and Augustus.
The primary conflict is illness, not physical violence.
Profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
The book deals with the reality of terminal illness and its impact.
No scary or horror elements are included.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
A secular worldview focused on living life fully is present.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHazel and Augustus show courage in facing their illness.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The profound love between Hazel and Augustus is central.
Themes of living fully and finding meaning are explored.
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