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Teens · Ages 13–16

The door in the alley

by Adrienne Kress

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

A young girl discovers a hidden door in an alley that leads to a magical and mysterious world.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and tense situations are present.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not a theme.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some suspenseful and slightly eerie moments occur.

Occult & Witchcraft30

The story involves magical elements and other worlds.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist shows bravery exploring the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the story.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and loyalty are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of curiosity and discovery are present.

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