The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn
Age rating: Ages 11–14 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1978
Lewis Barnavelt, a young boy with magical abilities, moves in with his uncle and uncovers a dangerous secret.
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 this book.
There are moments of peril and mild threat.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemous content is included.
Substance use is not a theme in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The atmosphere is suspenseful and can be spooky.
Magic and spells are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLewis shows bravery in confronting the unknown.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Lewis develops bonds with his uncle and friends.
Themes of grace and mercy are not central.
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