The Little Mermaid (Young Reading)
by Katie Daynes
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
Ariel, a mermaid princess, longs to be human and makes a dangerous deal with a sea witch to achieve her dream.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this adaptation.
The sea witch's actions and threats create some mild peril.
No profanity is used in the text.
Blasphemy is absent from this story.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present in the narrative.
The sea witch may be perceived as slightly scary by some readers.
The sea witch uses magic and makes a pact, bordering on occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story is a fairy tale with magical elements, not a specific worldview.
No characters are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAriel shows determination in pursuing her desires.
Christian faith is not a theme in this fairy tale.
Family relationships are present, though not central.
The story focuses on achieving personal desires.
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