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Teens · Ages 13–15

The Magician's Elephant

by Kate DiCamillo

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2001

A young boy named Peter wishes for an elephant, and one mysteriously appears, leading him on an adventure.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The story contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril arises from the elephant's presence in the town.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is absent from the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing10

The initial appearance of the elephant might be startling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not part of this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative focuses on wonder and kindness, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show courage in accepting the unusual.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship40

Love and compassion are shown towards the elephant.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Kindness and understanding are demonstrated by some characters.

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