The Dark Secret of Weatherend
Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
Lewis Barnavelt, a young boy living with his uncle, uncovers a magical secret and confronts a dark force in an old house.
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 mild threats and a sense of danger.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story contains spooky elements and a menacing atmosphere.
Magic, spells, and a ghost are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story involves magic, which may conflict with some worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLewis shows bravery facing supernatural threats.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Lewis shows loyalty to his uncle and friends.
The story focuses on overcoming evil through courage.
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