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Children · Ages 10–14

If Anything Ever Goes Wrong at the Zoo

by Mary Jean Hendrick

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1993

A humorous and slightly chaotic adventure where a group of children must deal with a series of mishaps and unexpected events at a zoo.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild peril occurs with animals, but it is not graphic.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is funny and not at all scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

This book focuses on a fun adventure, not religious themes.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The children show resourcefulness in handling the zoo's problems.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this humorous story.

Love & Friendship20

The story emphasizes friendship and working together.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of problem-solving and overcoming challenges are present.

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