Around the pond
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A young girl named Lily discovers a magical garden where the plants and animals come to life, leading to whimsical adventures.
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 the story.
Violence is not depicted in this book.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous content is absent from the narrative.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The magical elements create a sense of wonder.
The magic is presented as natural to the garden, not occult.
LGBTQ+ themes or characters are not included.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God or Christians are not negatively portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLily shows curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.
Lily forms connections with the garden's inhabitants.
The story focuses on discovery and appreciation of nature.
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