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Children · Ages 8–10

Mercy Watson, Something Wonky This Way Comes

by Kate DiCamillo

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

The Watson family's beloved pig, Mercy, gets into a peculiar situation involving a mysterious object and a trip to the grocery store.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content appears in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The title suggests a slightly unsettling, mysterious element.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

The characters react to unusual circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

The family shows affection for Mercy the pig.

Forgiveness & Redemption50

The story is about embracing the unexpected and family bonds.

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