The gate in the wall
by Ellen Howard
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
Two children, Sarah and David, discover a hidden gate in their garden that leads to a magical, secret world with talking animals and a quest to save it.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in The Gate in the Wall.
Mild peril exists as the children face challenges.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
Some mild suspense exists in the magical world.
The magical world has elements of enchantment.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The magical world's nature is not explicitly Christian.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah and David show courage entering the unknown.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The children's care for the magical world is evident.
No themes of grace or repentance are central.
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