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Children · Ages 8–12

Mabel Takes the Ferry

by Emily Chetkowski

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1995

Mabel, a young girl, takes a ferry ride to visit her grandmother and experiences the sights and sounds of the journey.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This book is for young children and contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in Mabel's ferry trip.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in this gentle story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing0

The book is not scary for young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book promotes a positive family connection.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Mabel shows mild excitement on her journey.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in this book.

Love & Friendship50

Love for family and the joy of visiting are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or mercy are present.

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