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Children · Ages 10–14

Mermaid Island

by Linda Chapman

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

A young girl named Lily discovers she is a mermaid and must navigate her dual life between land and sea.

Concern Level

37/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

13/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and challenges are faced by the characters.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some moments of mild suspense exist.

Occult & Witchcraft50

Mermaid magic and transformations are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is primarily fantasy-based.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not specifically portrayed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Lily shows courage in adapting to her new life.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and family bonds are important to Lily.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of acceptance and belonging are explored.

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