The Name of This Book Is Secret (Secret, #1)
Age rating: Ages 9–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
Two middle-school outcasts, Cass and Max-Ernest, investigate a mysterious symphony of smells and a missing magician linked to a dangerous secret society.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no romantic content or sexual intimacy in this story.
Characters face peril from a villainous couple and a brief fire at a spa.
The narrator uses humorous euphemisms to avoid actual swearing throughout the text.
There are no significant instances of misusing God's name or mockery.
Reference is made to the 'Symphony of Smells' involving various herbs and substances.
Content regarding self-harm or suicide is absent from this book.
The villains, Dr. L and Ms. Mauvais, are creepy and pursue eternal youth.
The plot involves alchemy, secret societies, and a search for the secret of immortality.
There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in this volume.
The story focuses on human curiosity and the pursuit of hidden, mystical knowledge.
The book does not address or mock Christianity or the church.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCass shows great bravery by infiltrating the villains' headquarters to save a classmate.
The story is secular and does not feature prayer or biblical faith.
The bond between the two protagonists and Cass's love for her grandfathers is central.
Characters must learn to overlook each other's quirks and mistakes to work together.
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