The red secret
by Jenny Nimmo
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A young girl named Elara discovers a hidden magical world and a secret connected to her family's past.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
What is Dokilit?
Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.
Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril and chase scenes occur during magical encounters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
Some suspenseful moments and mysterious elements create mild scariness.
The story features significant magical elements and hidden worlds.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story presents a neutral worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara shows courage in exploring the unknown world.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Elara's loyalty to her family is a driving force.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.
Comments
Loading comments…