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Dark Lord of Derkholm (Derkholm, #1) cover
Teens · Ages 13–17

Dark Lord of Derkholm (Derkholm, #1)

by Diana Wynne Jones

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A young wizard named Arthur is forced to train under the Dark Lord of Derkholm to save his family from slavery.

Concern Level

40/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Some mild peril and threats occur, but no graphic violence.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The Dark Lord's presence creates some mild unease.

Occult & Witchcraft50

Magic and wizardry are central to the plot and characters.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The story presents a world with a Dark Lord, not a Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Arthur shows courage facing the Dark Lord and his trials.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Family loyalty and protection are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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