The shadow world
by Jane Johnson
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A young boy named Finn discovers a hidden world and a secret society that protects it from dark forces.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension exists between characters.
There are scenes of conflict and peril involving magical creatures.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
Some descriptions of dark creatures and shadowy places can be unsettling.
The story features a hidden magical world with its own rules and beings.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The existence of magic and a hidden world is presented as fact.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFinn and his allies demonstrate bravery facing dangerous threats.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Loyalty and friendship are important elements.
Themes of grace and mercy are absent.
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