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Children · Ages 10–14

Magic in the making

by Ronald Kidd

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

A young boy named Alex discovers he has magical abilities and must learn to control them with the help of a mentor.

Concern Level

51/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The story contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore15

Some mild magical duels and chases occur.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the dialogue and narration.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used in the book.

Substance Use0

There are no depictions of substance abuse.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The narrative does not include suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing5

Some magical confrontations might be slightly intense.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The book heavily features magic, spells, and magical creatures.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story centers on magic as a primary force.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Alex shows courage in facing his magical challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship10

Alex develops loyalty to his friends and mentor.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not prominent.

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