The Pied Piper and the wrong song
by Laura North
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A modern retelling of the Pied Piper legend where music has unexpected consequences.
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 fairy tale retelling.
The story involves a sense of unease and disappearance.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The mysterious nature of the Piper can be unsettling.
The Piper's magic and the enchanted music are central.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story is a magical fantasy, not tied to a specific worldview.
Christian characters or themes are not featured.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show some bravery in facing the unknown.
Faith is not a theme or element in this book.
Some sense of community concern is present.
The narrative focuses on enchantment and consequence.
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