Nothing to lose
by Alex Flinn
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A teenage girl discovers she is a mermaid and must navigate her dual identity and a new school.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentKissing and romantic tension are present, with some suggestive dialogue.
Minor conflicts and threats occur.
No profanity is present in the text.
Blasphemous content is absent.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story is not scary.
Mermaid mythology and shapeshifting are key elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are featured.
The story focuses on magical beings and their world.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in adapting to her new life.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Romantic and familial love are explored.
Acceptance of differences is a theme.
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