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
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 book.
Mild peril occurs when Lily investigates a mystery.
The book is free of profanity.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
The book does not address suicide or self-harm.
Some mild suspense is present during the mystery investigations.
The magical seashell has a touch of the mystical.
No LGBTQ+ themes are featured in the story.
The story celebrates the wonders of the ocean.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLily shows bravery in solving the ocean mysteries.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Lily's love for the sea and its creatures is central.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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