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Children · Ages 10–14

The broken ornament

by Tony DiTerlizzi

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2018

A young boy named Arthur discovers a mysterious, broken ornament that leads him on a magical quest to find its missing pieces and restore its power.

Concern Level

16/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore5

There are minor challenges and obstacles in the quest.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some magical elements and unknown places create mild suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft20

The story involves magical objects and enchantments.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story is a fantasy adventure focused on magic.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice25

Arthur shows determination in completing his quest.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the plot.

Love & Friendship15

Arthur cares about restoring the ornament.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.

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