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Teens · Ages 13–15

The Stepsister Scheme

by Jim C. Hines

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

Princess Anya must navigate court intrigue and a dangerous quest to save her kingdom from a magical curse.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Some mild peril and combat scenes occur.

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 is featured.

Scary / Disturbing10

A few mildly unsettling magical elements exist.

Occult & Witchcraft30

Magic and curses are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a traditional fantasy worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Anya shows courage facing difficult challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Anya shows care for her friends and kingdom.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and mercy are not explicit themes.

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