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Children · Ages 8–12

Dark Day in the Deep Sea

by Mary Pope Osborne

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

Jack and Annie must rescue a lost mermaid and return her to her underwater kingdom.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The story contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril exists as characters face underwater challenges.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The underwater setting might be slightly intimidating for some.

Occult & Witchcraft10

Mermaids and mythical underwater creatures are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on adventure and mythology.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Jack and Annie show bravery in their rescue mission.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Sibling loyalty between Jack and Annie is shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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