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Children · Ages 10–13

Be careful what you sniff for

by Nancy E. Krulik

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A young girl named Brenda gets into trouble when she tries to use a magical potion.

Concern Level

38/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This book contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild peril and chaotic situations arise from the magic.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the story.

Blasphemy0

The narrative does not include any blasphemous content.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The story does not address themes of suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing10

The magical mishaps can be slightly unsettling but are humorous.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The story centers around a magical potion and its effects.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

This book does not feature LGBTQ+ characters or themes.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The use of magic might be seen as promoting a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Brenda shows some determination in dealing with the magical consequences.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this magical story.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship plays a small role as characters help each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The book does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.

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