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Children · Ages 8–12

The bag of bones

by Vivian French

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A young girl named Pip discovers a magical bag that leads her on adventures and introduces her to a cast of quirky characters.

Concern Level

13/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

There are no scary elements in this book.

Occult & Witchcraft20

The magical bag and its contents have a mystical quality.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is not explicitly non-Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Pip shows curiosity and a willingness to explore.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship20

Pip forms friendships with the characters she meets.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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