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Children · Ages 10–13

Spirit of the Deep

by Margaret Beames

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

A young girl named Elara discovers a hidden world beneath the ocean and must protect it from a greedy corporation.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

34/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild peril occurs as Elara faces threats to the ocean.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

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 mild suspense exists regarding the ocean's fate.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story promotes environmental stewardship, not a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Elara shows great courage protecting the spirit of the deep.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central theme, but respect for nature is.

Love & Friendship60

Elara's love for the ocean and its creatures is evident.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

The story implies a need for care and protection of nature.

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