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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

What I lost

by Alexandra Ballard

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

A teenage girl grapples with grief and the loss of her sister, finding solace and a path forward through journaling and confronting difficult memories.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Sexual content is absent from the story.

Violence / Gore10

The emotional impact of loss can be intense.

Profanity / Language10

Some mild language may be present due to emotional distress.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from the narrative.

Substance Use10

The theme of loss and grief is central.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

The book deals with the aftermath of a death and grief.

Scary / Disturbing0

Scary or horror elements are absent.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

A non-Christian worldview is not promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The protagonist shows courage in facing her grief.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith elements are absent.

Love & Friendship30

Family love and the pain of its absence are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The journey toward healing implies a form of emotional grace.

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