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Children · Ages 10–13

Ellie and the Secret Potion

by Gillian Shields

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

Ellie discovers a secret potion and embarks on an adventure filled with magic and unexpected consequences.

Concern Level

50/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in Ellie's magical adventure.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and challenges occur during the adventure.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is absent from the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some magical elements might be slightly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft70

Potions and magical experiments are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Ellie shows bravery in facing magical challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus in this book.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and loyalty are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and mercy are not central themes here.

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