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Children · Ages 8

Franklin and the Thunderstorm (Franklin the Turtle)

by Paulette Bourgeois

Age rating: Ages 8 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

Franklin the turtle is afraid of thunderstorms, but with his parents' help, he learns to cope with his fear.

Concern Level

27/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This book contains no sexual content whatsoever.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story of Franklin.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text of this book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing40

Thunderstorms are presented as a scary event for Franklin.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Franklin eventually shows courage facing his fear of storms.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship50

Franklin's parents offer loving support to help him.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Franklin learns to manage his fear with parental guidance.

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