Blowfish Live in the Sea
by Paula Fox
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1970
Blowfish, a young boy, grapples with his family's complexities and his own feelings of displacement and alienation.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mature themes and implied adult situations are present.
Emotional conflict and tension are prevalent.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is included.
Themes of despair and emotional distress are explored.
Hints of emotional self-harm and distress are present.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story explores existential themes without a clear religious framework.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBlowfish shows resilience in navigating difficult emotional terrain.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Complex family relationships and a search for connection are explored.
Themes of understanding and empathy are present.
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