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Children · Ages 10–14

Discover the Destroyer

by Katherine Applegate

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2000

A young girl named Maya discovers she has the ability to communicate with animals and must learn to control her powers to save her family's farm from a destructive force.

Concern Level

12/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril occurs when the Destroyer threatens the farm animals.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing15

The Destroyer is a vaguely menacing, scary presence.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on nature and personal responsibility.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Maya shows courage in facing the Destroyer.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Maya shows love for her family and animals.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Maya learns to take responsibility for her actions.

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