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Children · Ages 8–11

The cottage at Crescent Beach

by Ann Blades

Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1977

Two children, Sarah and Ben, spend their summer at a cottage by Crescent Beach, exploring and discovering the local environment.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

2/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

The narrative contains no violence.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The book is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are included.

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 present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

Sarah and Ben show curiosity and a willingness to explore.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

The children show love for each other and their surroundings.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The book celebrates childhood exploration and nature.

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