My friend Whale
by James, Simon
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A young boy forms an unlikely friendship with a humpback whale during a summer vacation.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis story about a boy and a whale contains no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the interactions between the boy and the whale.
No profanity is used by the characters in this gentle story.
No blasphemy is present in this nature-focused narrative.
No substance use is featured in this innocent tale.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present in the story.
No scary elements are present in this heartwarming animal story.
No occult or witchcraft themes appear in this realistic story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story about friendship.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted in this nature story.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows a quiet bravery in approaching the whale.
Christian faith is not a theme in this nature-focused book.
The boy's gentle curiosity and care for the whale shows love.
The story does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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