Hans Christian Andersen's The little mermaid
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young mermaid longs to experience the human world and falls in love with a prince.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some mild peril and sadness occur in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or supernatural elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is based on a classic fairy tale narrative.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe mermaid shows courage in pursuing her desires.
Faith is not a theme or element in the story.
The story centers on romantic love and longing.
The ending offers a sense of resolution and peace.
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