Bone soup
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young girl named Daisy tries to save her family's farm by making a magical bone soup, facing challenges from a greedy neighbor.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril exists as Daisy faces a threat from Mr. Grumbles.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The concept of bone soup and a slightly menacing neighbor creates mild unease.
The story centers on a magical bone soup recipe and its effects.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on folk magic, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDaisy shows courage in trying to save her family's farm.
The story relies on folk magic, not Christian faith.
Daisy's actions are motivated by love for her family.
The story does not focus on grace, mercy, or repentance.
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