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Children · Ages 10–14

Jam

by Margaret Mahy

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1985

A group of children in a New Zealand town discover a mysterious jar of jam that seems to have magical properties.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril exists as the children explore the jam's effects.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

The magical jam creates unusual and sometimes strange situations.

Occult & Witchcraft40

The jam possesses magical qualities and effects.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview is whimsical and focuses on childhood imagination.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The children show curiosity and bravery in their discoveries.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and shared adventure are central to the story.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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