Down by the swamp
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
In the atmospheric setting of a Southern swamp, a young girl named Cassie uncovers secrets and confronts challenges that test her understanding of her family and community.
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.
Some tense situations and implied threats occur.
No profanity is used.
No blasphemy is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The swamp setting and unfolding mysteries create suspense.
No occult elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is not explicitly non-Christian.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCassie shows bravery in seeking truth and facing difficult realities.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family relationships and community bonds are central themes.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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