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Teens · Ages 13–15

The Shadow Beast (Invisible Detective)

by Justin Richards

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

This is a mystery novel where two boys, Leo and Finn, discover a hidden world and a detective agency that deals with supernatural cases. They must solve a series of strange events.

Concern Level

48/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore20

Some peril and mild conflict in investigations.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

Some suspenseful and slightly eerie moments.

Occult & Witchcraft60

Features supernatural elements and a detective agency for them.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book presents a world with supernatural occurrences.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Leo and Finn show courage in their investigations.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship0

The story emphasizes teamwork and problem-solving.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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