The sea, the storm, and the mangrove tangle
by Lynne Cherry
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A young girl named Koli travels through a mangrove forest to find a cure for her sick grandmother, encountering various creatures and learning about nature.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The mangrove setting is described realistically, not frighteningly.
No occult or magical elements are part of the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on nature and problem-solving, not worldviews.
No characters or groups are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKoli shows courage in her journey to save her grandmother.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Koli's love for her grandmother drives her actions.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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