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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The caged graves

by Dianne K. Salerni

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A young woman named Eliza is sent to live with her estranged aunt and uncovers dark family secrets and a history of witchcraft in her ancestral home.

Concern Level

67/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Some tense and threatening situations occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are featured.

Scary / Disturbing60

The atmosphere is suspenseful and contains elements of the uncanny.

Occult & Witchcraft80

Witchcraft and its historical context are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story explores historical beliefs and practices.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Eliza shows determination in uncovering the truth.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Family relationships are explored, but not as a primary virtue.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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