False face
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
A young girl discovers a hidden world and a family secret through an old mask.
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 the story.
Mild peril and conflict occur between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The discovery of the mask and its history creates mild unease.
The mask is an artifact with a supernatural, possibly cursed, history.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show some bravery in facing the unknown.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family loyalty is a minor theme.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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