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Teens · Ages 13–16

Wake Up Engines

by Denise Dowling Mortensen

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A group of children discover a magical world where they must help wake up slumbering engines to save their land.

Concern Level

48/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore20

There are some mild peril and chase scenes.

Profanity / Language0

The book does not contain any profanity.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Themes of suicide or self-harm are absent.

Scary / Disturbing30

Some fantastical creatures and situations might be mildly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The story involves magical elements and enchanted objects.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The world operates on magical principles rather than scientific ones.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No characters are portrayed negatively in relation to faith.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

The children demonstrate courage in facing challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and teamwork are important among the children.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not explored.

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