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Young Adults · Ages 15+

Wintergirls

by Laurie Halse Anderson

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

Lia struggles with severe anorexia and the haunting memory of her best friend Cassie, who recently died from the disorder.

Concern Level

78/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

26/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content15

Contains some mild kissing and brief references to past sexual encounters without graphic detail.

Violence / Gore25

The narrative includes descriptions of the physical toll and self-inflicted damage of eating disorders.

Profanity / Language45

Includes moderate use of strong language including the f-word and other common profanities.

Blasphemy20

There are occasional casual uses of God's name as an exclamation.

Substance Use10

There is minor mention of alcohol and some misuse of laxatives or pills.

Suicide & Self-Harm95

Extremely graphic descriptions of anorexia, calorie counting, and frequent, detailed scenes of self-harm/cutting.

Scary / Disturbing45

Lia experiences haunting, ghost-like hallucinations of her dead friend that create a chilling atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft5

No actual occultism, though Lia experiences hallucinations that she perceives as ghostly hauntings.

Sexuality & Gender Themes5

The story focuses on heterosexual characters with no significant LGBTQ+ themes.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story is deeply internal and focuses on self-perception rather than an external moral framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

There is no specific targeting or mockery of Christianity or the church.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Lia eventually shows the bravery required to choose life and seek help for her illness.

Faith & Hope5

Biblical faith is absent; the characters rely on secular therapy and personal willpower.

Love & Friendship50

Lia's love for her younger sister Emma serves as a primary motivation for her recovery.

Forgiveness & Redemption35

The story touches on Lia needing to forgive herself and her parents for past failures.

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