The Evil Wizard Smallbone
Age rating: Ages 11–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2016
A boy named Xar is apprenticed to a powerful but eccentric wizard and learns about magic.
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 book.
Some magical duels and minor threats occur.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is featured in the story.
Some slightly unsettling magical elements exist.
Magic, spells, and wizardry are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story presents a world with inherent magic and spirits.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceXar shows growing bravery as he learns.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The relationship between Xar and Smallbone develops.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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