Cold skin
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
Cold Skin tells the story of a young boy named Tom who is sent to live with his grandfather on a remote island, where he encounters strange and unsettling phenomena.
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 book.
Some mild peril and unsettling events occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is a theme.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The book contains unsettling and eerie elements.
There are hints of the supernatural and unexplained.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is focused on mystery and the unknown.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom shows some bravery in facing the unknown.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Some familial connection is explored.
Themes of isolation and confronting fear are present.
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