The Timingila
by Shon Mehta
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A young boy named Timingila is chosen by a sea goddess to protect his village from a destructive force.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There is some peril and conflict involving sea monsters and human threats.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some descriptions of sea creatures might be mildly unsettling.
The story features a sea goddess and magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story incorporates elements of Hindu mythology and sea goddess worship.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTimingila displays courage in facing dangerous sea creatures and threats.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Loyalty to his village and a sense of duty are shown.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central to the plot.
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