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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

What If They Knew

by Patricia Hermes

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1980

This novel follows a teenage girl navigating complex family dynamics and her own identity during the 1970s.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Mentions of teenage relationships and some kissing scenes.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in this novel.

Profanity / Language20

Some mild language may appear in dialogue.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from this novel.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this novel.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

This novel is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this novel.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this novel.

Worldview & Spirituality10

Some characters may express secular or questioning views.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No characters are portrayed negatively in this novel.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The protagonist shows determination in understanding herself.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in this novel.

Love & Friendship10

The story explores family relationships and friendships.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The protagonist learns from her experiences and mistakes.

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