The Lady with Iron Bones
by Jan Mark
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A young girl named Elara discovers a hidden world and a mysterious woman with iron bones.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are some tense moments and mild peril.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
Some elements might be slightly unsettling.
The story involves magical elements and a mysterious figure.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The magic system presents a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara shows growing courage as she explores.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Hints of protective relationships are present.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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