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Children · Ages 10–12

The Secret Code

by Dana Meachen Rau

Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

Two friends, Alex and Ben, discover a hidden message and embark on a quest to decipher a secret code.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

There is no sexual content in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence or harmful actions occur in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language or themes are absent.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a topic in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some suspense builds as the friends solve the code.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on problem-solving and discovery.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Alex and Ben show determination in solving the puzzle.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

The boys work together, showing friendship.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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