The sea is blue
by Marie Lawson
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1946
Set in 1940s Maine, this story follows a young girl named Sarah as she navigates life and family during wartime.
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 Sarah's wartime life.
The backdrop of war implies potential danger and loss.
No profanity is used in Sarah's narrative.
No blasphemy occurs in Sarah's daily life.
No substance use is mentioned in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
No scary or horror elements are present in this story.
No occult or witchcraft themes appear in Sarah's story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in Sarah's story.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted in Sarah's story.
No Christians are portrayed negatively in Sarah's story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows resilience and strength during wartime.
General themes of faith and hope are present, not specific Christian.
Love for family and community is evident.
Themes of perseverance and enduring hardship are present.
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