Facetaker
by Philip Gross
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young protagonist navigates a world where faces can be stolen, leading to a quest for identity.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
There are instances of conflict and threat.
Some characters may use mild profanity.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
Themes of identity crisis are explored.
The concept of stolen faces can be unsettling.
The magic system involves manipulation of identity.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story explores themes of identity and societal control.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows determination in their quest.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
The protagonist seeks to understand themselves and others.
No themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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