Irene and the Big, Fine Nickel
by Irene Smalls
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
Irene learns a valuable lesson about the importance of saving money and the rewards of hard work through a nickel.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story promotes responsibility and diligence.
No religious figures or groups are portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceIrene shows determination in her saving efforts.
Faith is not a theme in this book.
Family support and encouragement are shown.
The reward of effort implies a form of grace.
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