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Teens · Ages 13–16

Selkie girl

by Laurie Brooks

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A teenage girl discovers she is a selkie and must choose between her human life and her seal heritage.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some kissing and romantic tension between characters.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is included in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft20

Selkie mythology involves magical transformations and sea spirits.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on personal identity and folklore.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters face difficult choices and personal sacrifices.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Focuses on familial love and self-discovery.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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