Drowned Wednesday
by Garth Nix
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
Young Wednesday and her friends navigate a world where the sea is a powerful, sentient entity.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension exists between characters.
There are moments of peril and conflict involving sea creatures.
Occasional mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous content is featured in the story.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The sentient sea and its creatures can be frightening.
The sea's sentience and magical elements are central.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story features a unique, non-traditional worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceWednesday and her friends face dangerous situations bravely.
Christian faith is not a prominent element in the narrative.
Friendship and loyalty are important themes.
Themes of understanding and adaptation are present.
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