The dark card
by Amy Ehrlich
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young girl named Maya discovers a mysterious deck of cards that seem to predict the future, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and facing difficult choices.
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.
There are moments of emotional distress and implied threat.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
There are themes of anxiety and emotional struggle.
The mysterious cards and their implications create a sense of unease.
The story centers around magical cards that influence events.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The concept of fate and magical prediction presents a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows courage in confronting the implications of the cards.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Maya's actions are driven by her personal journey and choices.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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