Messenger
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young girl named Maya discovers she has a special connection to the natural world and must protect it from a growing darkness.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from this book.
There are confrontations and some peril in the story.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
Blasphemy is not present in the book.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.
The encroaching darkness creates suspenseful moments.
The story involves nature magic and mystical forces.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from the story.
A worldview centered on nature and its power is presented.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows courage in defending the natural world.
True Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Maya's connection to nature and her friends is important.
Grace and mercy are not central themes.
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