The Far Side of the Loch
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
In 19th-century Scotland, a young girl named Morag discovers a hidden world and a magical creature connected to the loch.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are mild threats and moments of peril.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The mysterious elements and the creature can be slightly eerie.
The story features magical elements and a mythical creature.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story incorporates folklore and magical elements.
No specific religious groups are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMorag shows bravery in exploring the unknown.
Faith is not a central theme, but wonder is present.
Morag develops a bond with the magical creature.
The discovery of wonder and the natural world is explored.
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