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Teens · Ages 13–16

The Fortune-Tellers

by Lloyd Alexander

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1992

A young boy named Thom must use his wits and a mysterious amulet to save his village from a dark sorcerer.

Concern Level

65/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore30

Some magical combat and peril occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing40

The sorcerer and some magical threats are mildly scary.

Occult & Witchcraft80

Magic, amulets, and sorcery are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality30

A fantasy worldview with magic is presented.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not a focus and not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Thom demonstrates courage in facing the sorcerer.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship50

Thom shows love for his village and friends.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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