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Children · Ages 10–14

The Midnight Zoo

by Sonya Hartnett

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A boy named Finn discovers a hidden zoo filled with magical and dangerous creatures.

Concern Level

40/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore30

Encounters with creatures can be dangerous and frightening.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

The book contains no blasphemous language.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing50

Some creatures and situations are quite scary.

Occult & Witchcraft10

The magical zoo has an element of the uncanny.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on fantasy and adventure.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Finn shows bravery exploring the dangerous zoo.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme explored in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Finn's care for the creatures is evident.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of forgiveness are not central to the plot.

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