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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Minus Magic

by Emma Laybourn

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

In a world where magic is forbidden, a young girl named Anya discovers she has powers and must learn to control them while hiding from the authorities.

Concern Level

62/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

There is no sexual content in this book.

Violence / Gore30

The authorities use force to suppress magic users.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the dialogue.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No depictions of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing20

The threat of capture by authorities can be tense.

Occult & Witchcraft80

The story centers around forbidden magic and its use.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The society's fear of magic presents a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Anya displays significant courage in hiding and using her magic.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme explored in this book.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship is a developing theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Anya learns to accept herself and her abilities.

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