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Teens · Ages 13–16

The sorcerer's apprentice

by Mary Jane Begin

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

A young apprentice named Yorick learns magic from a powerful sorcerer, but his ambition leads to trouble.

Concern Level

70/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Violence / Gore30

Yorick faces magical dangers and battles with creatures.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some magical creatures and situations can be mildly scary.

Occult & Witchcraft80

The book is centered around magic and sorcery.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Worldview & Spirituality70

The book promotes magic as a powerful force, a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific groups are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Yorick shows some bravery in facing magical challenges.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Love & Friendship10

There are mentor-apprentice dynamics, but not central love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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