Grip of the Shadow Plague
by Brandon Mull
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
Jason and his friends discover a hidden world of magical creatures and a looming threat.
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.
Some peril and mild combat occur against shadowy creatures.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Shadow creatures and dark magic create some frightening moments.
Magic and mythical creatures are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on adventure and fantasy elements.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJason shows courage facing dangerous shadow creatures.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty are shown between characters.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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