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Teens · Ages 13–15

The trolls

by Polly Horvath

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

A young girl named Elara lives in a village where trolls are a constant threat, and she must find a way to protect her community.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

The trolls pose a physical threat to the villagers.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing30

The trolls are depicted as frightening creatures.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Elara demonstrates significant courage against the trolls.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the plot.

Love & Friendship30

Elara's actions are motivated by love for her village.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Elara learns to be resourceful and brave.

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