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Children · Ages 8–11

Summer of the sea serpent

by Mary Pope Osborne

Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

Jack and Annie travel back in time to the Jurassic period to find a sea serpent.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore15

Encounters with dinosaurs and the sea serpent create mild peril.

Profanity / Language0

The book is free of profanity.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing30

The dinosaurs and sea serpent can be slightly frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Jack and Annie show bravery in facing danger.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Sibling affection and cooperation are evident.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.

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