The secret of the Indian
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A young boy named Omri discovers he can bring toys to life by placing them on a magical cupboard.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this fantasy story.
Some mild peril and conflict occur.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
Some moments of suspense exist.
Features a magical cupboard that animates toys.
No LGBTQ+ themes are explored.
Presents a worldview where magic is real and controllable.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceOmri shows responsibility in managing the magic.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty between characters are shown.
No themes of grace or repentance are central.
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