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Children · Ages 8–12

Gari Goch

by Helen Emanuel Davies

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2000

Gari Goch is a young boy living in a village who must overcome his fear of the dark to save his community from a shadowy threat.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

A shadowy threat creates mild peril for the village.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

The shadowy threat and darkness create some mild scary moments.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Gari Goch shows courage by facing his fear of the dark.

Faith & Hope0

No specific Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Gari's actions are motivated by a desire to protect his village.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.

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