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Children · Ages 8–12

Longlegs the heron

by Thornton W. Burgess

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1927

This is a children's story about a heron named Longlegs and his adventures in the natural world.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No instances of substance abuse are depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The stories are gentle and suitable for young children.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is naturalistic, focusing on animal life.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed, as the focus is on animals.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Longlegs shows some determination in his daily life.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Simple friendships and interactions occur between animals.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of nature and survival are present.

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