Mortal Engines (Mortal Engines Quartet)
by Philip Reeve
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
In a post-apocalyptic London, a young orphan named Tom chases a mysterious girl and a dangerous artifact.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are chases, fights, and violent encounters with mechanical predators.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The dangerous world and mechanical predators create tension.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The world is secular and focused on survival and technology.
No specific portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom and Hester show bravery in their dangerous journey.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Developing trust and loyalty between characters is shown.
Themes of redemption or grace are not central.
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