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Children · Ages 10–14

Whistle up the bay

by Nancy Stone

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1966

A young girl named Sarah moves to a new town and finds solace and adventure by the bay, forming bonds with nature and the people she meets.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

There is no violence depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is grounded in nature and community values.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Sarah shows courage in adapting to her new surroundings.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central theme in this story.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and familial love are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story emphasizes personal growth and connection with nature.

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