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Children · Ages 8–10

The gingerbread pirates

by Kristin Kladstrup

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

A group of children, led by Pip, sail on a gingerbread ship to rescue their parents from a pirate.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this children's story.

Violence / Gore20

Mild peril and cartoonish pirate threats occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

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 pirate may be slightly intimidating for very young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical themes are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes and representation are not present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is focused on childhood adventure and bravery.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Pip and his crew show courage in their quest.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship40

Strong themes of family love and loyalty are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and mercy are not central themes.

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