Burt Dow, deep-water man
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1963
Burt Dow, a Maine fisherman, encounters a whale and a clever bargain.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis story contains no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in Burt Dow's tale.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is found in this narrative.
Substance abuse is not a theme here.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
This is not a scary story for children.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is secular, focusing on wit and nature.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBurt Dow displays a kind of adventurous spirit.
No Christian faith elements are present.
No significant themes of love are present.
Cleverness and resourcefulness are valued.
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