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Children · Ages 10–13

The chick

by Korneĭ Chukovskiĭ

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1962

A young girl named Masha encounters a series of fantastical creatures and challenges on her journey to rescue her father.

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 the story.

Violence / Gore20

Some mild peril and confrontations occur.

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 / Disturbing10

Some creatures might be slightly intimidating.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story features fairy tale magic, not occult practices.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story is a classic fairy tale with moral undertones.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Masha shows bravery in facing her challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Masha's motivation is to save her father.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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