Dark Garden
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A young protagonist finds themselves in a mysterious and potentially dangerous garden where secrets and strange occurrences unfold.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
There are elements of threat and potential danger.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The garden setting and its mysteries create a spooky atmosphere.
There are hints of the uncanny and unexplained.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is ambiguous, with hints of the supernatural.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in exploring the unknown.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Focus is on mystery, not romantic love.
Themes of forgiveness are not central.
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