The taker's key
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A young girl named Elara discovers a magical key that allows her to enter a hidden world. She must use its power to save her village from a looming darkness.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild peril and conflict occur as Elara faces challenges.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.
The looming darkness and some magical threats create mild suspense.
The story features a magical key and a hidden world with magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book.
The story's worldview is not explicitly non-Christian.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara shows courage in facing the unknown and protecting her home.
Faith is not a central theme, but hope is present.
Elara's love for her village drives her actions.
Themes of overcoming challenges and finding inner strength are present.
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