Shepherd
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
A young boy named Shepherd is sent to live with his eccentric aunt and uncle in a remote, isolated community where strange events begin to occur.
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 story.
Some disturbing and unsettling events occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is a theme.
The atmosphere is deeply unsettling and frightening with supernatural elements.
The story involves dark rituals and potentially supernatural forces.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is dark and deals with malevolent forces.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceShepherd shows bravery in facing the unknown.
Christian faith is not a central theme in the book.
Themes of isolation and the need for protection are present.
Themes of confronting evil and survival are explored.
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