The dragonfly pool
by Eva Ibbotson
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young girl named Tally visits her aunt's boarding school in the English countryside and befriends a refugee boy.
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 and some bullying occur among the students.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
Some mild suspense surrounds the refugee boy's past.
No occult themes or witchcraft are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is generally secular and focused on human relationships.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTally shows courage in befriending the ostracized boy.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
Friendship and loyalty are central themes between Tally and the boy.
Kindness and understanding are shown towards the refugee.
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