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Teens · Ages 13–17

Formerly Shark Girl

by Kelly Bingham

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

After a traumatic event, a teenage girl named Maya struggles to cope and finds an unusual connection with the ocean and its creatures.

Concern Level

18/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

26/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

The story deals with the aftermath of a traumatic event.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use20

The protagonist experiences emotional distress and trauma.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

The protagonist's emotional struggles are central to the plot.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is realistic and not intended to be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on personal healing and coping mechanisms.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Maya shows strength in her journey of recovery.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Maya finds solace and connection with nature.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

The story emphasizes healing and finding hope.

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