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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The dream stealer

by Gregory Maguire

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1983

A young girl named Anya is drawn into a magical world where dreams are stolen and manipulated.

Concern Level

43/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some mild romantic tension exists between characters.

Violence / Gore30

There are scenes of peril and mild conflict.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is depicted in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Characters experience emotional distress and despair.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some unsettling and eerie moments occur.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The story involves dream manipulation and magical entities.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story explores themes of control and freedom, questioning authority.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Anya shows courage in facing the dream stealer.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and loyalty are shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of overcoming adversity are present.

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