The king at the door
by Brock Cole
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
A young boy named Arthur is sent to the king's court to deliver a message, facing challenges and making difficult choices along the way.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Arthur faces some peril and threats during his journey.
No profanity is used by the characters.
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 mild suspense and potentially unsettling situations exist.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview presented is neutral, not promoting non-Christian ideas.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceArthur shows courage in facing his fears and responsibilities.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Arthur shows some care for others, but it's not central.
Some themes of learning from mistakes are present.
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