Shade's children
by Garth Nix
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
In a dystopian future where children are hunted and controlled by mysterious beings, a young boy joins a rebellion to fight for freedom.
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.
The story contains violence and peril as characters are hunted.
Mild profanity may appear in dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The 'Shades' and their actions create a sense of unease and fear.
The nature of the 'Shades' has supernatural or otherworldly qualities.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story promotes resistance against oppressive forces.
No specific portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe young protagonists show courage in fighting against oppression.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Themes of camaraderie and fighting for others are present.
Themes of hope and fighting for a better future are present.
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