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Children · Ages 9–13

A shimmering splash

by Sue Bentley

Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A young girl named Lily discovers a magical seashell that allows her to communicate with sea creatures and solve mysteries.

Concern Level

9/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore5

Mild peril occurs when Lily investigates a mystery.

Profanity / Language0

The book is free of profanity.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The book does not address suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some mild suspense is present during the mystery investigations.

Occult & Witchcraft10

The magical seashell has a touch of the mystical.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are featured in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story celebrates the wonders of the ocean.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Lily shows bravery in solving the ocean mysteries.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Lily's love for the sea and its creatures is central.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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