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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Working on It

by Joan L. Oppenheimer

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1980

A teenager grapples with family issues and personal identity while working at a summer job.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

31/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Mild romantic interest and kissing are depicted.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is present in the story.

Profanity / Language10

Minimal, mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The protagonist shows resilience in difficult situations.

Faith & Hope20

Faith is a minor element, not central to the plot.

Love & Friendship40

Family love and friendship are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Understanding and empathy are shown between characters.

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