The Books of Magic
by Neil Gaiman
Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
Tim Hunter discovers he is a powerful magician and must navigate the magical world, facing dark forces.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome suggestive situations and dialogue may occur.
There are scenes of magical combat and peril.
Some profanity is present in the dialogue.
Occasional mild blasphemous language may appear.
Themes of despair and difficult choices are present.
Characters may experience emotional distress and dark thoughts.
The story contains frightening magical creatures and situations.
Magic, witchcraft, and supernatural entities are central.
Some characters may have LGBTQ+ identities or relationships.
The book explores a complex magical system with non-Christian elements.
Some characters may express skepticism or negative views of authority.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTim Hunter shows significant courage facing magical threats.
Christian faith is not a primary focus; magic is dominant.
Loyalty and protection of friends are shown.
Themes of redemption are present but not explicitly Christian.
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