Will the real Gertrude Hollings please stand up?
Age rating: Ages 11–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
Gertrude Hollings navigates the challenges of middle school, including friendships, rivalries, and family dynamics.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Minor conflicts and arguments occur between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The tone is lighthearted and humorous.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on everyday middle school life.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceGertrude shows some bravery in speaking her mind.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and family relationships are explored.
Moments of understanding and reconciliation occur.
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