The Trial of the Stone
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
In this Caribbean folktale, Anansi the spider tricks various animals into helping him retrieve a magical stone.
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 story.
Anansi's schemes are playful, not violent.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The story draws from folklore, not religious texts.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The tone is lighthearted and humorous.
The magic is folkloric, not occult.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story reflects Caribbean folklore traditions.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAnansi shows cleverness and determination to achieve his goals.
The story does not focus on Christian faith or practices.
Anansi's actions are driven by self-interest, not selfless love.
The story does not explore themes of grace or repentance.
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