The circus goes to sea
by Kate Klise
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A family's circus troupe embarks on an unusual journey when their circus tent transforms into a ship.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril occurs during the sea voyage.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are included.
Some mild suspense surrounds the sea journey.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book celebrates creativity and adaptation.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe circus performers show resilience in their new environment.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family unity and teamwork are central to the story.
The story highlights adapting to unexpected circumstances.
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