The Silkie
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young girl discovers a magical connection to a selkie and embarks on an adventure involving the sea and its creatures.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril and chase scenes occur during the adventure.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some sea creatures might be slightly intimidating.
Selkie mythology and magical transformations are central.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The book does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery facing sea challenges.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Loyalty and care for the selkie are shown.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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