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Children · Ages 10–13

Private Zoo

by Georgess McHargue

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1975

A young girl discovers a hidden world of talking animals and a secret zoo in her new home.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril occurs when the protagonist is threatened by a villain.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some mild suspense and slightly unsettling situations exist.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is neutral and not overtly non-Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The protagonist shows some courage in facing challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and loyalty are shown between characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

A sense of justice and righting wrongs is present.

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