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Children · Ages 10–14

Bring back the bees

by Emma Bland Smith

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2018

A young girl named Beatrice moves to a new town and discovers a hidden world of magic and mystery connected to the bees.

Concern Level

38/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril occurs when Beatrice is threatened by a shadowy figure.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some slightly spooky moments occur with the shadowy figure.

Occult & Witchcraft50

Magic and mystical elements are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Beatrice shows courage in facing the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and familial love are present themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.

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