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Children · Ages 8–11

The silver shoes

by Caroline Binch

Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2001

A young girl named Lily receives magical silver shoes that allow her to dance and experience different worlds.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore5

Some magical challenges might be mildly unsettling.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The magical elements could be slightly startling for very young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft30

The silver shoes possess magical properties and enable fantastical journeys.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Lily shows courage in using the magical shoes.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship10

Lily's joy in dancing shows a form of self-expression.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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