When the Sea Turned to Silver
by Grace Lin
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2016
A young girl named Minli embarks on a quest to find the Jade Dragon to bring fortune to her village, encountering magical creatures and wise people along the way.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Minimal peril exists, but no graphic violence is shown.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some magical creatures might be slightly unsettling for very young readers.
The story features magical elements and mythical beings.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story draws from Chinese folklore and mythology.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMinli shows courage in facing challenges on her quest.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Kindness and compassion are shown between characters.
The story emphasizes hope and perseverance.
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