Yeh-Shen
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
This Chinese folktale tells the story of Yeh-Shen, an orphaned girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and finds solace through a magical fish.
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 this book.
The stepmother is cruel and mistreats Yeh-Shen.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary elements are present in this story.
A magical fish and a golden slipper are key elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo sacrificial courage is a theme in this story.
No Christian faith elements are present in the book.
Yeh-Shen experiences mistreatment but finds kindness.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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