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In the Night Garden (The Orphan's Tales, #1) cover
Young Adults · Ages 14–17

In the Night Garden (The Orphan's Tales, #1)

by Catherynne M. Valente

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A young woman named Isabella is drawn into a magical, dreamlike world where she encounters mythical creatures and learns about her own destiny.

Concern Level

26/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some romantic tension and kissing between characters occurs.

Violence / Gore5

Mild peril and conflict are present in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.

Scary / Disturbing15

The dreamlike setting can be unsettling at times.

Occult & Witchcraft30

The story features fae creatures and magical elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview is primarily magical and mythological.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Isabella shows courage in facing the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Some characters show care and concern for others.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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