
Ballad
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A teenage girl is drawn into a world of faeries and music, facing dangerous bargains.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentRomantic and sensual themes are present, including kissing.
There are threats and moments of peril involving fae.
No profanity is present in the story.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
The fae world and its dangers can be unsettling.
The story heavily features fae magic and otherworldly beings.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The fae world operates on different moral principles.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in navigating the fae realm.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Themes of love and connection are present.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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