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Teens · Ages 13–17

Emilio Salgari

by Serena Piazza

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

This historical adventure follows a young woman named Serena Piazza as she navigates a dangerous world of pirates and intrigue in 19th-century Italy.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore30

Some sword fights and battles occur between pirates and sailors.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.

Scary / Disturbing10

Mild peril exists during pirate encounters.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story does not involve occult themes.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is secular and historical.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Serena shows courage facing dangerous situations.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship20

Some familial bonds are shown, but not central.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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