The Dark Beneath
by Alan Gibbons
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A group of teenagers uncovers a dark secret lurking beneath their town, leading to danger.
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 the story.
The characters face significant danger and threats.
Some profanity may be present.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a central theme.
Characters experience fear and distress.
The atmosphere is suspenseful and potentially frightening.
There are elements of mystery and hidden darkness.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is primarily secular and focused on human actions.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe teenagers show bravery in investigating the mystery.
Christian faith is not a central element of the plot.
Friendship and loyalty are important among the teens.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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