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Children · Ages 8–10

Harriet and the roller coaster

by Nancy L. Carlson

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1982

Harriet wants to ride the roller coaster at the amusement park but is afraid of heights. She overcomes her fear with encouragement from her family.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

Sexual content is absent from this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in Harriet's story.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is not present in the text.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous content is not found in this book.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not addressed.

Scary / Disturbing0

This book contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

A non-Christian worldview is not promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Harriet shows courage by facing her fear of heights.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from this story.

Love & Friendship10

Family members offer supportive love to Harriet.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and mercy are not central themes.

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