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Children · Ages 8–12

Amanda and the magic garden

by John Himmelman

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1987

Amanda discovers a magical garden where plants grow and change rapidly, leading to whimsical adventures.

Concern Level

13/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

2/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This story contains no sexual content for young readers.

Violence / Gore0

There is no violence depicted in Amanda's magical garden.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from this gentle children's story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content appears in this magical garden tale.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this children's book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

This book does not include any themes of suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

The magical garden is a place of wonder, not fear.

Occult & Witchcraft20

The garden's magic is presented as natural and whimsical.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this children's story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote any non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

There are no negative portrayals of Christians in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice5

Amanda shows mild courage in exploring the garden.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this magical story.

Love & Friendship5

Amanda shows kindness to the garden's creatures.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not explored.

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