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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Verdigris Deep

by Frances Hardinge

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A young girl named Verdigris discovers a hidden world beneath her house, filled with strange creatures and a dangerous secret.

Concern Level

62/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

22/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore40

Some creatures are menacing and there are moments of peril.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present.

Scary / Disturbing50

Some descriptions of creatures and the underground world are unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story features magical elements and strange, otherworldly beings.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story explores a world with its own unique, non-Christian logic.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Verdigris shows bravery in exploring the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Verdigris develops a protective affection for some creatures.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of curiosity and facing the unknown are present.

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