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Children · Ages 9–12

Susannah and the purple mongoose mystery

by Patricia Elmore

Age rating: Ages 9–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1992

A young girl named Susannah and her friends investigate a strange mystery involving a peculiar animal and a series of unusual events.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

The mystery involves some mild peril and chase scenes.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is absent from this narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some suspenseful moments in the mystery may be mildly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on solving a mystery through observation.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not mentioned or portrayed.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Susannah and her friends show courage in investigating the mystery.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and teamwork are important as they solve the mystery.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The characters work together to uncover the truth.

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