The Dark Glass (Dark Man)
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A young boy named Alex discovers a magical mirror that shows him his future, but it comes with a dangerous price.
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.
Some mild peril and chase scenes occur involving Alex.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.
The mirror's visions can be unsettling and frightening for Alex.
The magical mirror is a central occult object in the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on magic and personal choices, not a specific worldview.
Christians and God are not mentioned in the narrative.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlex shows courage facing the mirror's dark predictions.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Alex's concern for his family shows some selfless love.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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