The Serpent's Shadow
by Rick Riordan
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2012
Carter Kane and his sister Sadie discover they are descendants of ancient Egyptian magicians and must stop the god Set.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
What is Dokilit?
Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.
Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
Features magical battles and confrontations with gods and monsters.
No profanity is used in the dialogue.
No blasphemy is present, but deals with pagan deities.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
Some frightening creatures and dangerous magical situations.
Central to the plot is Egyptian magic and gods.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
Promotes Egyptian mythology and magic as a valid system.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCarter and Sadie show bravery facing immense threats.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Strong sibling bond and loyalty between Carter and Sadie.
Themes of self-discovery and responsibility are present.
We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.
Comments
Loading comments…