Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
Wish you were here cover
Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Wish you were here

by Barbara Shoup

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1994

A teenage girl named Sarah navigates the complexities of first love, friendship, and family during a summer in her hometown.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Mild romantic themes and kissing are present.

Violence / Gore10

Some emotional conflict and arguments occur.

Profanity / Language20

Occasional mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story focuses on secular teenage experiences.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Sarah shows some courage in facing her feelings.

Faith & Hope0

The story does not feature Christian faith elements.

Love & Friendship40

Themes of romantic love and friendship are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…