
A Whale Of A Tale
by Debbie Dadey
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
A group of children on a school trip find themselves on a mysterious boat that takes them on an unexpected adventure to a deserted island.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book is free of any sexual content.
Mild peril exists as the children face challenges on the island.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous language is used.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some mild suspense arises from the unknown island setting.
The story is realistic and contains no occult elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative is a straightforward adventure story.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show resourcefulness and cooperation in their situation.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The children demonstrate camaraderie and support for each other.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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