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Children · Ages 8–12

City of gold

by Fiona French

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1974

This picture book tells the story of a young boy's imaginative journey to find the legendary City of Gold.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Sexual content is absent from this children's book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is not present in the text.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from this children's narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or suspenseful.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a purely imaginative and adventurous worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God or Christians are not mentioned or portrayed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The boy shows determination in his imaginative quest.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a component of the story.

Love & Friendship5

The boy's imaginative spirit could be seen as a form of joy.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or repentance are absent.

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