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Children · Ages 10–14

The night garden

by Polly Horvath

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

A young girl discovers a magical garden filled with fantastical creatures and adventures.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some fantastical elements might be mildly surprising.

Occult & Witchcraft30

The garden contains magical elements and creatures.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is whimsical and imaginative.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No Christians are portrayed negatively in the story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The protagonist shows curiosity and wonder.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the plot.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship with garden creatures is explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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