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Children · Ages 9–12

Mia and the Lightcasters

by Janelle McCurdy

Age rating: Ages 9–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2022

Twelve-year-old Mia must overcome her fears and harness the power of shadow creatures to rescue her parents from the cult-like Reaper King.

Concern Level

43/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

35/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

There is no romantic or sexual content in this middle-grade adventure.

Violence / Gore35

Characters engage in magical battles with shadow creatures involving physical peril and capture.

Profanity / Language5

The language is clean, containing only very mild insults or exclamations.

Blasphemy0

There is no misuse of God's name or mockery of sacred things.

Substance Use0

No drugs, alcohol, or tobacco use are present in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm5

Mia deals with significant anxiety and fear, but there is no self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing40

Shadow monsters and the dark atmosphere of Nubis may be frightening for younger readers.

Occult & Witchcraft45

The plot centers on 'umbral' magic and taming shadow creatures through spiritual-like bonds.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

There are no LGBTQ+ themes or characters in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality25

The story emphasizes internal strength and a magical system based on darkness and light.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

The book does not reference or attack Christianity or the church.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice75

Mia demonstrates great bravery by facing her phobias to save her family and city.

Faith & Hope5

There is no mention of God or Christian faith; characters rely on magic.

Love & Friendship70

The primary motivation is Mia’s deep love for her parents and protective brotherly bonds.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Characters must learn to trust one another and move past initial judgments.

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