The gift of Dark Hollow
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2017
Barnaby, a young boy, discovers a hidden world in Dark Hollow and must protect it from a shadowy threat with the help of magical creatures.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Mild peril and conflict occur in the magical world.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some shadowy threats might be mildly unsettling.
Magic and magical creatures are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
A magical worldview is presented, not a Christian one.
Christians and God are not depicted in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby shows courage facing the shadowy threat.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and loyalty are important themes.
Acts of bravery and protection are shown.
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