The peppermint pig
by Nina Bawden
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1975
A young girl moves to the countryside and forms a bond with a pig, leading to unexpected adventures.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild conflict and peril may occur related to farm life.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in caring for the pig.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
A strong bond of love develops between a girl and an animal.
Themes of responsibility and connection with nature are present.
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