Dawn of fear
by Susan Cooper
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1970
A young boy named Simon is drawn into a dark and ancient conflict involving pagan forces and a quest for survival.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Violence includes fighting, injury, and the threat of death.
No profanity is used by the characters.
References to pagan rituals and beliefs are present.
No substance abuse is featured in the story.
No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.
The atmosphere is often frightening with dark magic and threats.
Pagan rituals, dark magic, and supernatural beings are central.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview features paganism and ancient, non-Christian spiritual forces.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSimon shows courage facing terrifying supernatural threats.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Loyalty to friends is a minor theme.
No themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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