The Deep
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A young girl named May is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a remote coastal village. She discovers secrets and faces a mysterious threat from the sea.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some peril and danger are present in the plot.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
The story has suspenseful and potentially scary moments.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is secular and focuses on mystery.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMay shows courage in facing the unknown.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Love is not a central theme.
Grace and mercy are not themes explored.
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