The grape jelly mystery
by Olive Blake
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
Two young detectives, Penny and Jill, investigate a series of mysterious events surrounding a jar of grape jelly in their small town.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this mystery.
Minor mischief and pranks occur, but no serious violence.
Profanity is absent from the dialogue.
No blasphemous language is used in the book.
The story does not address suicide or self-harm.
The story does not address suicide or self-harm.
The narrative is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on solving a mystery, not a specific worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePenny and Jill show initiative in solving the mystery.
Faith is not a significant theme in this story.
Friendship and loyalty between Penny and Jill are evident.
Understanding and cooperation are shown in solving the mystery.
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