The shadow place
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young girl named Sarah discovers a hidden world and a dark secret within her own family.
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 the story.
Mild peril and chase scenes occur in the shadow place.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The shadow place and its inhabitants create a spooky atmosphere.
The story does not involve occult themes or witchcraft.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage facing the unknown in the shadow place.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Sarah's actions show care for her family.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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