Sting of the scorpion
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
Sting of the Scorpion is a historical adventure novel set in ancient Greece. A young girl, Lyra, is captured and must use her wits to survive and escape.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are depictions of capture, fighting, and harsh conditions.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance use is featured in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The situations of capture and survival can be tense.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The setting is ancient Greece, with its own cultural context.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLyra demonstrates significant courage and resilience.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Lyra's determination to survive shows inner strength.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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