Penny Dreadful Is Incredibly Contagious
by Joanna Nadin
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
Penny Dreadful, a young girl in Victorian London, finds herself entangled in a series of mysterious and dangerous events.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo romantic or sexual content is present in the story.
There are elements of danger, chase, and potential harm.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
The atmosphere is suspenseful and contains elements of mild horror.
There are hints of the supernatural and mysterious occurrences.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview is secular, focusing on mystery and societal observation.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePenny shows bravery in investigating mysteries and facing danger.
Faith is not a central theme; curiosity drives the plot.
Loyalty to friends and a sense of justice are present.
Themes of perseverance and problem-solving are explored.
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