Midnight circus
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
A young boy named Leo enters a magical circus that appears only at midnight, encountering fantastical creatures and adventures.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Mild peril and chase scenes may occur.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some fantastical elements might be slightly unsettling.
The circus itself has magical and fantastical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeo shows courage exploring the midnight circus.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and wonder are explored.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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