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Children · Ages 8–11

Waiting for the whales

by Sheryl McFarlane

Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1991

A young girl's fascination with whales leads her to learn about their migration and the importance of conservation.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in this story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is gentle and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview emphasizes respect for nature.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The story does not focus on sacrificial courage.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship20

A sense of wonder and connection to nature is present.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The concept of grace and repentance is not explored.

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