Turtle Moon
by Hannah Gold
Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2024
Silver and her father travel to a Costa Rican turtle sanctuary where she discovers a mystery involving a missing friend and a rare leatherback turtle.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content or romance in this story.
A character is injured in a fall and there are threats from animal poachers.
Language is very clean with only a few mild exclamations.
There is no misuse of God's name or mockery of faith.
No alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products are used or mentioned.
Silver deals with significant anxiety and fear but no self-harm content exists.
The jungle setting and the threat of poachers create moments of tension and peril.
The book contains no magic, witchcraft, or supernatural elements.
There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative.
The story focuses on environmental stewardship and listening to nature's rhythms.
The book is neutral toward Christianity and contains no negative portrayals of faith.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSilver shows great bravery by overcoming her personal fears to protect vulnerable creatures.
There is no explicit Christian faith, though it emphasizes caring for creation.
The bond between Silver and her father is a central, supportive element.
Characters work through past misunderstandings and learn to trust one another again.
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