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Teens · Ages 14–16

The summer the whales sang

by Gloria Montero

Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1985

A young girl discovers a connection to whales and a hidden family history.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Some mild peril and emotional distress occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is not explicitly non-Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The protagonist shows determination in her discoveries.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Family bonds and understanding are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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