The Night Shimmy
by Gwen Strauss
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young girl named Elara finds herself in a magical, dreamlike world where she must confront her fears.
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 in the narrative.
Mild peril and challenging situations occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some unsettling or eerie moments exist.
The magical world has fantastical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is fantastical and dreamlike.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara shows courage in facing her fears.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Focus is on Elara's internal journey.
Themes of repentance or mercy are absent.
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