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Young Adults · Ages 16+

The Secret Commonwealth

by Philip Pullman

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2019

Lyra and Will's journey continues as they navigate parallel worlds, facing complex moral choices and the consequences of their actions.

Concern Level

55/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

28/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Intense emotional and physical intimacy between characters is depicted.

Violence / Gore40

Scenes of violence and conflict are present and impactful.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy20

Some questioning of religious authority occurs.

Substance Use0

Absent.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Characters grapple with difficult emotional states.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some unsettling and frightening situations occur.

Occult & Witchcraft50

Themes of consciousness and alternate realities are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes20

The relationship between Lyra and Will is central.

Worldview & Spirituality60

A complex, often critical, worldview is presented.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal30

Religious institutions and figures are sometimes portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Characters demonstrate courage in difficult circumstances.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is questioned and explored abstractly.

Love & Friendship50

Love and sacrifice are significant themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Concepts of destiny and choice are explored.

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