Daughter of the Sea
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A young girl named Lena is abandoned at sea and raised by a selkie, a creature who can shed her seal skin to become human.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story about Lena and the selkie.
There are descriptions of storms at sea and the harshness of nature.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous content is absent from this story.
No characters are depicted using substances.
This book contains no themes of suicide or self-harm.
The sea and its dangers can be intense, but not overtly scary.
The selkie's magical nature and transformation are central to the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The story draws from folklore, not a specific worldview.
Characters face challenges but are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLena shows significant courage in adapting to her new life.
This book does not feature Christian faith elements.
The selkie and Lena develop a strong bond of love.
Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.
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