The Midas touch
by Jan Mark
Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A group of children in a British seaside town encounter a mysterious old man who tells them stories that blur the lines between reality and fantasy.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
No violence is depicted in the stories.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the stories.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some stories have an eerie or unsettling atmosphere.
No occult themes are present in the stories.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are prominent.
The worldview is secular, exploring imagination and storytelling.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show curiosity and engagement.
Christian faith is not a part of these narratives.
Friendship and shared experiences are depicted.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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