Ally
by Anna Banks
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2017
A teenage girl discovers she can communicate with mermaids and becomes entangled in their underwater world and its conflicts.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is romantic tension and kissing between characters.
Some peril and conflict occur within the mermaid society.
No profanity is present in the book.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this story.
Substance abuse is not depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
Some underwater dangers and mysterious elements create mild tension.
Occult themes are absent; it's mermaid mythology.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story explores themes of belonging and hidden worlds.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in adapting to a new world.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Romantic love and friendship are central to the plot.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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