The girl from the sea
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A teenage girl named Maya discovers she is a selkie, a mythical creature that can transform between human and seal form. She grapples with her dual nature, a forbidden romance, and the secrets of her heritage.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentRomantic intimacy and kissing are depicted between characters.
Some mild peril and conflict arise from the plot.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
Some descriptions of the sea and its creatures might be unsettling.
Selkie mythology and magical transformations are key elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The worldview incorporates mythological elements, not Christian ones.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows courage in understanding her identity and choices.
Christian faith is not a theme in this mythological story.
The story centers on a developing romantic relationship.
Themes of acceptance and understanding oneself are present.
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