House of sand and secrets
by Cat Hellisen
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young girl discovers a hidden world and a magical house, leading her on an adventure filled with secrets and self-discovery.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Some mild peril and tense situations may arise during the adventure.
The book is free of profanity.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
Substance use is not depicted in the story.
There are no instances of suicide or self-harm.
The magical elements and mysterious house can create a slightly eerie atmosphere.
The story heavily features magic, spells, and enchanted objects.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The magic system and its use present a worldview outside of traditional Christian belief.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in exploring the unknown and facing challenges.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
The protagonist develops care for the magical beings she encounters.
Some characters may learn to accept and understand differences.
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