The Great and Terrible Quest
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1967
Young Elara is thrust into a dangerous quest to save her kingdom from a dark sorcerer. She must rely on her wits and newfound allies.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Elara faces battles and dangerous creatures throughout her quest.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included in the story.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some descriptions of the sorcerer and his magic can be unsettling.
The story features a dark sorcerer and magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The magic system presents a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara displays significant courage facing overwhelming odds.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Elara forms strong bonds of loyalty with her companions.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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