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Real Mermaids Don't Wear Toe Rings (Real Mermaids #1) cover
Teens · Ages 13–15

Real Mermaids Don't Wear Toe Rings (Real Mermaids #1)

by Hélène Boudreau

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A girl discovers she is a mermaid and must learn to control her powers while keeping her secret from her friends.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

8/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content5

Mild romantic interest and hand-holding occur.

Violence / Gore10

Some minor peril and chase scenes are present.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is featured.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing5

Some moments of suspense related to discovery.

Occult & Witchcraft10

The story involves mermaid magic and transformations.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The mermaid world has its own lore and rules.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No portrayal of God or Christians.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The protagonist faces challenges with bravery.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and familial bonds are important.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Themes of self-discovery and belonging are present.

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