The Teeth of the Gale
by Joan Aiken
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
In a remote English village, a young woman investigates a series of mysterious and unsettling events, uncovering dark secrets and facing danger.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
There are moments of peril and threat to the characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The atmosphere is eerie, with unsettling events and a sense of dread.
There are hints of supernatural or unexplained phenomena.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No specific portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show bravery in facing mysterious and frightening circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Some characters show care for others amidst the danger.
No specific themes of grace or repentance are central.
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