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Children · Ages 9–13

The secret of the seal

by Deborah Davis

Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1989

A young girl named Sarah investigates a mysterious seal that leads her to a hidden underwater kingdom and a quest to save it.

Concern Level

31/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore15

Mild peril occurs when Sarah faces sea creatures.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some sea creatures might be slightly intimidating.

Occult & Witchcraft40

The story involves a magical seal and an underwater kingdom.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on fantasy and adventure.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Sarah shows bravery in her underwater quest.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Sarah cares for the creatures of the sea.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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