The serpent on my skin
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young boy named Leo discovers a mysterious serpent tattoo on his skin that seems to have a life of its own, leading him on an unusual journey.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
There are some tense moments and mild peril, but no graphic violence.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
Substance abuse is not depicted in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The serpent tattoo might be unsettling for some readers.
The serpent tattoo has magical properties, bordering on occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story explores supernatural elements without a clear worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeo shows courage in facing the mystery of the serpent.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Leo's journey might involve learning to trust others.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not present.
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