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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Carnival of horrors

by Philip Preece

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A group of teenagers attends a mysterious carnival where strange and dangerous events begin to unfold.

Concern Level

70/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic tension and some suggestive dialogue may occur.

Violence / Gore60

Graphic descriptions of violence and death are present.

Profanity / Language30

Moderate to strong profanity is used by characters.

Blasphemy15

Some blasphemous language may be present.

Substance Use10

Hints of substance use might be present.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

Themes of despair and potential self-harm are explored.

Scary / Disturbing80

The story is filled with intense horror and frightening scenes.

Occult & Witchcraft40

Occult themes and dark rituals are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story features a dark, supernatural worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Characters display bravery in terrifying circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.

Love & Friendship10

Some characters show loyalty to each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not prominent.

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