The circus comes to town
by Howard Dewin
Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A group of children discover a hidden world within a traveling circus, encountering magical acts and a mysterious ringmaster.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
Mild peril exists within the circus setting.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
Substance abuse is not a theme in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Some mysterious elements might be slightly unsettling.
The magical acts border on the supernatural.
LGBTQ+ themes are not featured in the book.
The worldview is neutral, focusing on wonder and magic.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show curiosity and bravery exploring.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Friendship and camaraderie are present.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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