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Teens · Ages 13–15

The Dressing-up Box

by Mairi Mackinnon

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

This is a story about a girl named Lily who finds magical dresses in a dressing-up box.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

There is no sexual content in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The magical elements might be slightly mysterious or wondrous.

Occult & Witchcraft20

The dresses have a magical quality that transports Lily.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not included in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview presented is imaginative and focused on fantasy.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

Lily shows curiosity and bravery in exploring the dresses.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.

Love & Friendship10

Lily's imagination and self-discovery are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of imagination, adventure, and the power of play are explored.

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