The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2018
A young scribe named Bartholomew and a goblin named Spurge must work together to prevent a war.
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 the story.
There are descriptions of conflict and peril.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
Goblins and magical elements are part of the world.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The world contains magical creatures and non-Christian societal structures.
No Christians or God are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBartholomew and Spurge show courage in their mission.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The unlikely friendship between Bartholomew and Spurge is central.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are explored.
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