The Man Who Was Poe
by Avi
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A young boy named Christopher is drawn into a mystery involving Edgar Allan Poe and a series of strange events.
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.
Mild suspense and hints of danger are present.
Mild profanity may appear in dialogue.
Blasphemy is absent from the narrative.
Substance use is not a theme.
No depiction of suicide or self-harm.
The atmosphere is suspenseful and slightly eerie.
Occult themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story explores themes of mystery and literature.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceChristopher shows courage in solving the mystery.
Christian faith is not a theme.
Friendship and loyalty are present.
Lessons about observation and deduction are learned.
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