Alistair Grim's Odditorium
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
Alistair Grim runs a peculiar shop filled with strange and magical objects, and a young boy named Barnaby becomes his apprentice.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
Mild peril and chase scenes occur, but no graphic violence.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some slightly eerie creatures and situations are described.
Magic and enchanted items are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The worldview is a whimsical fantasy setting.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby shows bravery in exploring the odditorium.
No elements of Christian faith are present.
Alistair and Barnaby develop a mentor-apprentice bond.
No themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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