Have Sword, Will Travel
by Garth Nix
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2017
A young woman named Tal is sent on a quest to deliver a magical sword to a king, encountering dangers and allies along the way.
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 fighting occur during Tal's journey.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
Some mildly unsettling situations and creatures appear.
Magic and enchanted objects are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on fantasy elements, not worldviews.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTal shows bravery facing dangerous situations and her quest.
The story does not feature Christian faith elements.
Loyalty and friendship are shown between characters.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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