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Teens · Ages 12–15

Little city by the lake

by Celia Wilkins

Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

A young girl named Lily moves to a small lakeside town and discovers a hidden world of color and art.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The book is free of any sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a topic in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The magical elements are whimsical, not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft20

The magical realism introduces fantastical elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story celebrates creativity and imagination.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Lily shows courage in exploring her new surroundings.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this artistic story.

Love & Friendship40

Friendships and community connections are important.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The focus is on self-expression and discovery.

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