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Children · Ages 10–14

Great piratical rumbustification

by Margaret Mahy

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1988

Young Pip, along with his Aunt Elspeth and a crew of eccentric characters, gets caught up in a wild pirate adventure.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore30

There are pirate-themed skirmishes and mild peril.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some mild suspense related to pirate encounters.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on adventure and humor.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Pip demonstrates bravery during the piratical rumbustification.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Characters show loyalty to each other during the adventure.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of resourcefulness are present.

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