The Ship of the Dead
by Rick Riordan
Age rating: Ages 12–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2017
Magnus Chase and his friends must travel to the underworld to prevent Loki from unleashing Ragnarok.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic subplots and some suggestive humor are present.
The story features significant combat and battles with mythical creatures.
Some profanity and crude humor are used by characters.
References to Norse gods may be perceived as blasphemous by some.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The underworld and encounters with monsters can be intense.
The book is heavily based on Norse mythology and magic.
A prominent character is genderfluid and uses they/them pronouns.
The story promotes acceptance and challenges traditional gender roles.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMagnus and his friends display immense courage and bravery.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Strong themes of friendship and loyalty are central.
Characters learn to embrace their identities and fight for good.
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