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Children · Ages 10–13

The Fairy-Tale Detectives

by Peter Ferguson

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

Four siblings discover a hidden library and must solve fairy-tale mysteries to save their parents from a magical curse.

Concern Level

27/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore20

There are some tense moments and mild peril.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The magical elements and fairy-tale villains can be slightly spooky.

Occult & Witchcraft30

Fairy-tale magic and curses are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

A classic fairy-tale worldview is presented.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The siblings show courage in facing magical challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

Sibling bonds and working together are important.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are explored.

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