The summer the whales sang
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
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some mild peril and emotional distress occur.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story is not scary.
No occult elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is not explicitly non-Christian.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows determination in her discoveries.
Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.
Family bonds and understanding are explored.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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