Pig on a Swing
by Jenny Nimmo
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A young girl named Elara discovers a magical pig named Pig who can grant wishes, leading to whimsical adventures and lessons about responsibility.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The adventures are generally lighthearted with minor challenges.
The text is free of profanity.
No blasphemous language appears in the book.
There is no depiction of substance use in the narrative.
The story does not include themes of suicide or self-harm.
The story is whimsical and not scary.
The story features magic and a wish-granting pig.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.
The story focuses on the consequences of wishes and magic.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara shows some bravery in dealing with magical mishaps.
Christian faith is not a theme in this magical story.
Elara shows love for Pig and learns about friendship.
The narrative does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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