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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

La Belle Sauvage

by Philip Pullman

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

A young boy named Malcolm is thrust into a dangerous journey to protect a baby named Lyra.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore40

There are violent encounters and threats of harm.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing30

The story contains suspenseful and dangerous situations.

Occult & Witchcraft20

The world has elements of magic and supernatural beings.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality50

The worldview is secular and questions established authority.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Malcolm displays bravery in protecting Lyra.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.

Love & Friendship50

Protective love for the baby Lyra is a key theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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