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Waking Merlin (Katrina Picket Adventure) cover
Teens · Ages 13–17

Waking Merlin (Katrina Picket Adventure)

by Tanya Landman

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

A young girl named Katrina discovers a hidden world and must help Merlin to save it from danger.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

25/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore20

There are some confrontations and minor peril.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters in the story.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is absent from the text.

Substance Use0

The story does not depict suicide or self-harm.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Themes of suicide or self-harm are not present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The magical elements and potential dangers create mild tension.

Occult & Witchcraft60

Merlin and magical elements are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes or characters are not present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story is set in a magical realm with its own lore.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Katrina shows bravery in facing unknown magical challenges.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a prominent theme; magic is the focus.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and loyalty are shown between Katrina and Merlin.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Redemption is a minor theme for some characters.

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