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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

The Spook's Curse

by Joseph Delaney

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

A young apprentice must help his master defeat a dark sorcerer who has cursed his village.

Concern Level

72/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore40

There are descriptions of magical attacks and injuries.

Profanity / Language0

The language used by the characters is clean.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear in the book.

Substance Use0

No characters engage in substance abuse or self-harm.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No characters contemplate or attempt suicide.

Scary / Disturbing70

The story features frightening creatures and dark magic.

Occult & Witchcraft80

The plot heavily involves witchcraft, curses, and dark magic.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story is a fantasy adventure with a clear good vs. evil conflict.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific religious groups are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Tom and John show courage facing supernatural threats.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this fantasy novel.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty between Tom and John is a developing theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The narrative does not explore themes of grace or repentance.

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