The Face in the Frost
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1969
Two young cousins stumble upon a dark magical secret and must confront an ancient evil in a remote setting.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this novel.
There are descriptions of danger and confrontation with evil.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language or themes are featured.
Substance use is not a plot point.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The atmosphere is dark, eerie, and often frightening.
The story heavily features dark magic and sorcery.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
Explores themes of good versus evil.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe young protagonists show significant courage against evil.
Faith is not a theme explored in this novel.
The cousins' bond and loyalty are central.
The concept of grace or mercy is not present.
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