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Teens · Ages 13–15

The House Gobbaleen

by Lloyd Alexander

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1995

A young boy named Taran must face his destiny and confront evil forces in Prydain.

Concern Level

27/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore30

Battles and dangerous encounters are described.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some creatures and situations can be frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft20

Magic and mythical beings are integral to the world.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is not explicitly non-Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Taran shows immense courage facing overwhelming odds.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty and friendship are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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