The bad luck charm
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A young girl finds a mysterious charm that brings her a string of bad luck, forcing her to confront her fears and seek help.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
Mild peril and tense situations occur as bad luck strikes.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.
The escalating bad luck creates a sense of unease and mild scariness.
The central plot revolves around a 'bad luck charm' with mysterious properties.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on personal growth and overcoming challenges.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in facing her misfortunes.
Faith is not a central theme in this story.
Friendship and support are important elements.
Learning from mistakes and seeking help are shown.
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