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Teens · Ages 13–16

River Daughter

by Jane Hardstaff

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2015

A young girl named Sheba lives in a village by the sea and discovers she has a connection to the water and its creatures.

Concern Level

38/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

There are some instances of peril and mild conflict.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some atmospheric descriptions might be mildly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The story involves ancient magic and sea spirits.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is rooted in folklore and nature.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Sheba shows bravery facing the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.

Love & Friendship40

Sheba develops a deep love for the sea and its inhabitants.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not central.

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