Vesper
by Jeff Sampson
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A young boy named Vesper discovers he has a unique ability to manipulate shadows and is drawn into a hidden world of magic and danger.
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 scenes of conflict and peril involving magical creatures.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The shadow manipulation and hidden world can be unsettling.
Magic and shadow manipulation are central to Vesper's abilities and the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story presents a world with magic and supernatural elements.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceVesper must be brave to face the challenges of his new world.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty are present, but not central love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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