The Isis pedlar
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
In a future society where children are genetically engineered, a young girl named Isis discovers a hidden truth about her origins and the world around her.
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 story.
Mild peril and conflict occur between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
Some unsettling themes about societal control are present.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a secular, engineered society as the norm.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceIsis shows courage in seeking truth and defying expectations.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Some familial bonds and friendships are explored.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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