Waiting for dolphins
by Carole Crowe
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A young girl named Sarah moves to a new town and befriends a dolphin, finding solace and connection in the ocean.
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 the story.
No violence occurs between characters in the book.
No profanity is used by any characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story is not scary or frightening for readers.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story promotes a positive and grounded worldview.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in facing her new environment.
Faith is implied through Sarah's connection to nature.
Sarah develops a loving bond with the dolphin.
The story offers a sense of hope and new beginnings.
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