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Children · Ages 8–11

Brilliant boots

by Stella Gurney

Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A young girl named Poppy discovers a pair of magical boots that grant her special abilities.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The story contains no sexual content or themes.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril occurs as Poppy learns to use the boots.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters in the book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The book does not feature any themes of suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some mild suspense arises from the unpredictable magic.

Occult & Witchcraft40

The magical boots and their powers are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story operates within a light fantasy setting.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Poppy shows courage in experimenting with the magical boots.

Faith & Hope0

The magic of the boots is the focus, not Christian faith.

Love & Friendship10

Poppy uses the boots to help others in small ways.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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