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Teens · Ages 13–15

The secret road

by Robert Nordan

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2001

A young boy named Billy discovers a secret road that leads him to a magical land where he must help a king and queen.

Concern Level

38/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril exists as Billy faces challenges in the magical land.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are featured.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some mild suspense and slightly unsettling magical elements exist.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The magical land and its inhabitants involve non-Christian magical elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The magical world operates on its own logic, separate from Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Billy shows bravery in facing the unknown and helping others.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements like prayer or scripture are present.

Love & Friendship20

Billy demonstrates care and concern for the magical kingdom's inhabitants.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story does not focus on themes of grace, mercy, or repentance.

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