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Teens · Ages 14–16

The Spook's Bestiary

by Joseph Delaney

Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A young apprentice learns about dangerous creatures and how to fight them in a dark fantasy world.

Concern Level

58/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore40

The book describes battles with monsters and their gruesome details.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing70

The book contains descriptions of frightening creatures and dark settings.

Occult & Witchcraft30

The creatures and their lore have a supernatural feel.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The world is a dark fantasy setting with a focus on survival.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters display courage in facing terrifying monsters.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Loyalty between the apprentice and his master is shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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