Eyes of the Lion
by Sara Gordon
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
A young woman discovers she has inherited a magical ability tied to lions and must learn to control it to protect her family.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some action sequences and confrontations occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some suspenseful moments arise from magical threats.
The story features magical abilities and a magical world.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is based on magic and inherent power.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist demonstrates courage in facing danger.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family protection and loyalty are key motivations.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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