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Children · Ages 8–12

Mrs. Armitage and the big wave

by Quentin Blake

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1997

Mrs. Armitage and her dog, Terrance, build an increasingly elaborate and ultimately uncontrollable contraption to ride a big wave.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This picture book contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and chaotic situations occur with the contraption.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in this children's book.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is absent from the story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The runaway contraption might be slightly alarming.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are not part of this story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book focuses on creative problem-solving and humor.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Mrs. Armitage shows a determined spirit.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship20

The relationship between Mrs. Armitage and Terrance is affectionate.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story ends with a humorous resolution.

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