The Boggart (The Boggart #1)
by Susan Cooper
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
A mischievous boggart, a spirit from Scottish folklore, causes chaos and brings magic into the lives of a modern-day family.
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.
The boggart's actions can be disruptive and cause minor harm.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
Some of the boggart's transformations might be startling.
The story features a boggart, a creature from folklore.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story incorporates elements of Scottish folklore.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show bravery in dealing with the boggart.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The family's love for each other grows through their experiences.
The boggart's actions sometimes lead to unexpected positive outcomes.
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