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Teens · Ages 13–16

The Islands of Chaldea

by Diana Wynne Jones

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

A young woman discovers she can travel between worlds and must help a prince save his kingdom from a magical threat.

Concern Level

48/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic interest is present between characters.

Violence / Gore20

Some magical battles and threats occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

Magical dangers and tense situations create some fear.

Occult & Witchcraft60

Magic and magical creatures are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The world operates on magic, not a Christian framework.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Characters demonstrate bravery in facing magical threats.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship60

Friendship and loyalty are important character traits.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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