Circus Train and the Clowns
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A young girl named Lily joins a traveling circus and befriends a lonely clown.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril occurs when Lily is almost lost in the circus crowd.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
Some circus elements might be slightly unsettling for very young readers.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLily shows courage in adapting to a new and unusual environment.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Lily shows kindness and empathy towards the clown.
The story touches on themes of acceptance and finding belonging.
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