Pop goes the circus!
by Kate Klise
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
Siblings Barnaby and Penelope investigate a series of strange occurrences at a traveling circus.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril exists as the siblings uncover circus secrets.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some circus elements might be slightly unsettling but not truly scary.
The story does not involve occult themes or witchcraft.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present.
The story focuses on mystery and humor.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby and Penelope show curiosity and determination in their investigation.
Christian faith is not a theme in this mystery story.
The sibling relationship and their teamwork are central.
The narrative does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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