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Children · Ages 8

Finny learns to swim

by Christianne C. Jones

Age rating: Ages 8 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

Finny, a young child, overcomes his fear of water and learns to swim with encouragement.

Concern Level

13/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

There is no sexual content in this book.

Violence / Gore0

The story contains no violence.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is absent from the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

Finny's initial fear of the water creates mild tension.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are not part of the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not negatively portrayed in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Finny shows courage in facing his fear of swimming.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship10

Encouragement from others helps Finny learn.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and mercy are not central themes here.

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