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Teens · Ages 12–15

Elyon

by Ted Dekker

Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

Thomas Hunter travels between Earth and a parallel world where the people of Elyon must navigate a spiritual war against the Great Deceiver.

Concern Level

38/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

84/ 100

Shining

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Things to consider

Sexual Content5

Romance is limited to chaste feelings and a focus on pure, committed love.

Violence / Gore45

Characters engage in supernatural warfare involving swords and attacks by monstrous bat-like creatures.

Profanity / Language0

The book contains no traditional profanity or coarse language.

Blasphemy0

The name of Elyon is treated with high reverence and worship throughout.

Substance Use5

There is no recreational drug or alcohol use depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm5

Characters face intense despair but there is no self-harm or suicide content.

Scary / Disturbing40

The Shataiki are depicted as frightening, shadowy demonic figures that represent spiritual darkness.

Occult & Witchcraft10

Supernatural elements are strictly allegorical representations of spiritual warfare rather than occult magic.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative is built entirely on a biblical framework of absolute truth and redemption.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

The book is explicitly designed to support and illustrate Christian truths.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice85

Young protagonists frequently risk their lives to protect the innocent and serve Elyon.

Faith & Hope95

The central plot revolves around trusting Elyon's character and following His commands by faith.

Love & Friendship80

Self-sacrificial love for friends and devotion to the Creator are primary themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption70

The story emphasizes the need for redemption and the grace offered by Elyon.

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