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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Ballad

by Maggie Stiefvater

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

43/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Romantic and sensual themes are present, including kissing.

Violence / Gore30

There are threats and moments of peril involving fae.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The fae world and its dangers can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The story heavily features fae magic and otherworldly beings.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The fae world operates on different moral principles.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The protagonist shows courage in navigating the fae realm.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

Themes of love and connection are present.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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