Kidnap on the Canal (Sparks)
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
Two children embark on an adventure along a canal, encountering a mystery and working together to solve it.
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.
Mild peril associated with the mystery may occur.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The mystery elements might be slightly suspenseful.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is focused on problem-solving and observation.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show bravery in investigating the mystery.
Faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and teamwork are important to the plot.
Themes of forgiveness are not prominent.
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