The Butterfly Tattoo
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
Lyra, a young girl, discovers a hidden world and embarks on a journey involving parallel universes and dangerous secrets.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo explicit sexual content is present in the book.
Some violence and conflict occur, including physical harm.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The story questions religious dogma and authority figures.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
Some elements of danger and unsettling discoveries exist.
The concept of daemons and other spiritual elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative presents a worldview that challenges traditional religious beliefs.
Religious institutions and figures are sometimes portrayed critically.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLyra shows significant bravery in her quest.
The story explores philosophical and theological ideas, not Christian faith.
Loyalty to friends and family is a developing theme.
Themes of truth and knowledge are explored.
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