Twelve days in August
by Liza Ketchum
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
During a summer in the mountains, two teenagers, Liza and Alex, navigate friendship, family issues, and a mysterious disappearance.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic feelings and kissing occur between characters.
Mild peril and suspense related to the mystery exist.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is present in the story.
Themes of sadness and difficult emotions are explored.
Characters grapple with emotional struggles and past events.
The mystery element creates suspense and unease.
Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
A secular worldview is generally presented.
Some adult characters are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in facing personal challenges.
True Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.
Friendship and familial love are important themes.
Characters show resilience in difficult situations.
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