The Whitby Child
by Robin Jarvis
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
Young Thomas is drawn into a world of ancient curses and supernatural forces when he visits his grandmother in Whitby.
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 story.
There are moments of threat and danger.
Mild profanity may appear.
References to dark forces may occur.
Substance use is not a theme.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The book contains significant scary and suspenseful elements.
The story involves ancient curses and supernatural entities.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present.
A dark, supernatural worldview is explored.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThomas shows bravery facing supernatural threats.
Faith is not a central element.
Familial concern is a minor theme.
The story focuses on survival and mystery.
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