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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, #1) cover
Teens · Ages 13–16

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, #1)

by Ransom Riggs

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

After a family tragedy, Jacob Portman travels to a remote Welsh island to investigate his grandfather's mysterious past and discovers a hidden refuge for children with supernatural abilities.

Concern Level

54/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

27/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content15

Jacob and Emma share a few romantic moments and a brief kiss.

Violence / Gore45

Graphic descriptions of animal deaths and monsters consuming human organs occur.

Profanity / Language35

The book contains several instances of mild to moderate swearing, including the s-word.

Blasphemy10

There are occasional casual uses of God's name as an exclamation.

Substance Use15

Adult characters are seen smoking pipes or drinking beer in a pub setting.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

Jacob struggles with acute grief and is initially treated for a suspected mental breakdown.

Scary / Disturbing60

The book features eerie vintage photographs and descriptions of terrifying, tentacled monsters called hollowgasts.

Occult & Witchcraft40

Characters possess innate supernatural 'peculiarities' and one character can briefly reanimate the dead.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes in this first installment.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story emphasizes finding one's identity through hidden heritage rather than external truth.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal5

There is no significant negative portrayal of Christianity or the church.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice65

Jacob shows significant bravery by leaving his comfort zone to protect his new friends.

Faith & Hope5

The story is secular, focusing on genetic anomalies and time loops without religious reference.

Love & Friendship50

Jacob's bond with his grandfather and his loyalty to the peculiar children are central.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of reconciliation are present but secondary to the mystery and survival plot.

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