The Chessmen of Doom
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
Young Lewis Barnavelt and his aunt uncover a dangerous magical artifact in their new home.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are moments of peril and threat from magical forces.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
The story contains suspenseful and eerie elements, with some frightening moments.
The plot centers around a magical artifact and supernatural events.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story features magic and supernatural elements as real.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLewis and his aunt show bravery in facing the unknown.
No Christian faith elements are present in this book.
Lewis and his aunt develop a caring relationship.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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