
What If They Knew
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
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMentions of teenage relationships and some kissing scenes.
No violence is depicted in this novel.
Some mild language may appear in dialogue.
Blasphemy is absent from this novel.
Substance use is not a theme in this novel.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
This novel is not scary or frightening.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this novel.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this novel.
Some characters may express secular or questioning views.
No characters are portrayed negatively in this novel.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows determination in understanding herself.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this novel.
The story explores family relationships and friendships.
The protagonist learns from her experiences and mistakes.
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