Burning Pendulum (Fortune Tellers Club)
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A group of friends forms a club to explore fortune-telling and the supernatural, leading to unexpected and sometimes spooky events.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril occurs as the characters explore the unknown.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
Some spooky and suspenseful moments occur with the fortune-telling.
The story centers around fortune-telling and supernatural exploration.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The focus on fortune-telling may conflict with some worldviews.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe characters show some bravery in facing the unknown.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and loyalty are present among the characters.
Themes of grace or repentance are absent.
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