Goblin Wood
by Hilari Bell
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A young girl named Elara is drawn into a magical forest where she encounters goblins and must find her way home.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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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 blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Some forest creatures and situations may be mildly unsettling.
The story features goblins and forest magic prominently.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The magic system is presented as natural to the world.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara shows bravery facing the unknown forest and its inhabitants.
Faith is not a central theme or focus.
Elara develops bonds with some of the creatures.
There are minor instances of understanding between characters.
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