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Children · Ages 10–14

Elephant trunks

by Tracy Kompelien

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

A young girl named Ellie experiences the loss of her father and learns to cope with grief.

Concern Level

13/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in Ellie's story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used throughout the book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

The book deals with the emotional impact of grief and loss.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary elements are present in the story.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Ellie shows resilience in processing her father's absence.

Faith & Hope0

No specific Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Love is shown through family support for Ellie.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

Themes of healing and moving forward after loss are present.

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