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Children · Ages 8–12

The cherry tree egg

by Mark Birchall

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

A young boy named Pip discovers a mysterious egg in a cherry tree, leading him on an adventure to protect it from danger.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril occurs when Pip tries to protect the egg.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some mild suspense surrounds the egg's discovery and protection.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

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

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Pip shows courage in protecting the fragile egg.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Pip's care for the egg demonstrates a form of love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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