Playing with fire
by Derek Landy
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
Skulduggery Pleasant, a skeleton detective, and his young apprentice Valkyrie face magical threats.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are magical battles, fights, and dangerous encounters.
Some mild profanity may occur in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Some magical creatures and dark themes can be frightening.
The story is filled with magic, sorcery, and supernatural beings.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is heavily focused on magic and the supernatural.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceValkyrie and Skulduggery show bravery facing powerful foes.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Loyalty between Skulduggery and Valkyrie develops.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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