A dangerous promise
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
A teenage girl is sent to live with her aunt and uncle after her parents' death and uncovers a dangerous secret about their past.
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 story.
Some mild peril and a threat of violence occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The mystery and suspense create mild tension.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on a secular mystery.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in facing danger.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Family loyalty and concern are present.
No explicit themes of grace or repentance are central.
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