Black water
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
A young girl living in a remote village must confront a mysterious and dangerous force emerging from the black water.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
The story contains scenes of peril and potential harm.
Infrequent, mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language is used in the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme within the story.
No depictions of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story features a dark, menacing presence and frightening events.
The 'black water' entity has supernatural and potentially malevolent qualities.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story explores dark, folkloric elements outside a Christian context.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist demonstrates courage in facing the unknown threat.
Spiritual or supernatural elements are present but not Christian.
Themes of community and protecting loved ones are present.
Characters must confront and overcome a dark force.
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