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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Welcome to the Darklands

by Richard Ashley Hamilton

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2017

A young boy named Finn is transported to a dangerous underworld called the Darklands, where he must find his way back home.

Concern Level

65/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

24/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore50

The Darklands are a dangerous place with threats and conflict.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

The story does not include suicide or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing70

The Darklands setting and its inhabitants are frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The underworld setting has supernatural and monstrous elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The story explores a dark, mythological underworld.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Finn shows courage in navigating the dangerous Darklands.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

Finn's desire to return home shows his love for family.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Survival and escape are the primary motivations.

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