Gone-Away Lake (Gone-Away Lake #1)
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1957
Four cousins discover a hidden, abandoned house and a mysterious, magical lake.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in the book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
The characters do not use any profanity.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
The story does not involve substance use.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The abandoned house has a slightly eerie atmosphere.
The lake has a magical, unexplained quality.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show bravery exploring the unknown.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The cousins' bond and loyalty to each other are evident.
Themes of curiosity and discovery are explored.
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