The fish in the bathtub
by Eoin Colfer
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young boy named Finn discovers a magical fish in his bathtub that grants him wishes, leading to unexpected and humorous consequences.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
There is no violence depicted in the book.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The book does not contain any blasphemous language.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
Some mild peril arises from the wishes gone wrong.
The magical fish and wishes are fantastical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story is a lighthearted fantasy, not promoting a worldview.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFinn shows some bravery in dealing with the fish's magic.
Faith is not a theme in this story.
Family relationships are a minor aspect.
Themes of responsibility and the consequences of actions are present.
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