The Black Book of Secrets
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
A young orphan named Emily discovers a mysterious black book that holds dangerous secrets and leads her on a perilous quest.
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 narrative.
Characters face danger and physical threats throughout the story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
Emily experiences fear and moments of despair.
The book contains dark themes and potentially frightening elements.
The black book contains forbidden knowledge and potentially magical properties.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative explores forbidden knowledge and its consequences.
No religious groups are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEmily demonstrates courage in facing the book's secrets and dangers.
The story does not feature Christian faith elements.
Emily forms connections with others who help her on her quest.
Themes of repentance or mercy are not central.
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