A salmon for Simon
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1978
A young boy named Simon, who is deaf, learns to communicate and connect with his family and community through shared experiences.
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 this story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is gentle and not scary for young readers.
No occult or magical elements are part of the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a positive view of family and community.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSimon shows quiet courage in navigating his world.
No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the story.
Family love and connection are shown between Simon and his mother.
The story shows understanding and patience with Simon's challenges.
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