The troubled village
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young boy named Pip moves to a new village and encounters strange occurrences and a mysterious girl.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Mild peril and threats are present in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story has a spooky atmosphere and unsettling moments.
There are hints of supernatural or unexplained phenomena.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story leans towards a mysterious, slightly unsettling worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows some bravery in facing the unknown.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Pip's curiosity drives his interactions.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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