Thief of hearts
by Laurence Yep
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
A young boy named Kenji discovers he has the ability to steal people's hearts, but he must learn to control this power.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are mild confrontations and the threat of Kenji's power.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The concept of stealing hearts can be unsettling for some readers.
The story involves supernatural abilities and folklore elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story explores themes of identity and self-control.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceKenji struggles with and ultimately tries to control his power.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Kenji's journey involves understanding his impact on others.
Kenji learns to control his power and make better choices.
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