Hollow Pike
by James Dawson
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
A group of teenagers at a boarding school discover a dark secret connected to a local legend and a series of unsettling events.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mild romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.
There are scenes of physical altercations and implied harm.
Some characters use mild profanity.
There are some references to religious figures in a negative context.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
Themes of despair and dark thoughts are present.
The story contains disturbing imagery and frightening situations.
Occult practices and dark magic are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story explores themes of good versus evil with a dark undertone.
Some religious elements are portrayed negatively or skeptically.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters display bravery in facing dangerous situations.
Christian faith is not a prominent theme.
Friendship and loyalty are tested and shown.
Themes of redemption are hinted at but not fully explored.
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