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Children · Ages 10–12

Heart of the Hill

by Andrea Spalding

Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A young girl named Elara discovers a hidden world within a hill and befriends magical creatures. She must protect their home from a looming threat.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

22/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Mild peril and conflict occur as Elara protects the hill.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some mild suspense exists regarding the threat to the hill.

Occult & Witchcraft30

The story features magical creatures and a hidden magical world.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The magic system is presented as natural, not tied to a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Elara shows courage in defending her new friends and their home.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship70

Elara develops strong bonds of love and loyalty with the creatures.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story focuses on bravery and friendship, not repentance or grace.

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