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Children · Ages 8–12

Penny Dreadful Cooks Up A Calamity

by Joanna Nadin

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

Penny Dreadful, a young girl with a knack for culinary disasters, tries to impress her aunt with a special cake.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

2/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

There is no sexual content in Penny's kitchen adventures.

Violence / Gore0

No violence occurs during Penny's baking attempts.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from Penny's vocabulary.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous remarks are made by the characters.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No mention of suicide or self-harm is present.

Scary / Disturbing0

This book contains no scary or horror elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

The narrative does not feature LGBTQ+ themes.

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 & Sacrifice5

Penny shows some courage in trying new recipes.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship5

Penny's desire to please her aunt shows affection.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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