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Beyond the Valley of Thorns (The Land of Elyon, #2) cover
Children · Ages 10–14

Beyond the Valley of Thorns (The Land of Elyon, #2)

by Patrick Carman

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

Ericka and her friends venture into the dangerous land of Elyon to rescue a lost girl, facing magical creatures and dark forces.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore30

There are descriptions of chases and confrontations with creatures.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by any characters.

Blasphemy0

The story contains no blasphemous language or themes.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing40

The land of Elyon contains dark and potentially scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The story features magical creatures and dark enchantments.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview includes magical elements and a spiritual battle.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Ericka and her friends display bravery on their quest.

Faith & Hope10

A sense of hope and good prevailing is present.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and loyalty are key motivators for the characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are explored.

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