Shadowmagic (Shadowmagic #1)
by John Lenahan
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young boy named Leo discovers he has magical abilities and is drawn into a hidden world of magic.
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 the book.
There are some magical confrontations and implied dangers.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some magical elements and creatures can be perceived as eerie.
The core of the story revolves around magic and its practitioners.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The magic system presented is not aligned with Christian theology.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeo must be brave to confront the magical challenges he faces.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Leo's actions are driven by a desire to understand and protect himself.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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