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Teens · Ages 12–16

Licence to Fish

by Justin Richards

Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

A young boy named Alex gets a mysterious fishing rod that leads him on an adventure to catch magical fish.

Concern Level

29/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

4/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this adventure.

Violence / Gore5

Mild peril occurs during Alex's magical fishing trips.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the story.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous content is absent from the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not a theme.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some magical creatures might be slightly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft40

The story involves magical fishing and enchanted items.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

Alex shows courage in pursuing his magical quest.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship5

Alex's pursuit is driven by curiosity, not self-giving love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or repentance are absent.

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