West of the moon
by Margi Preus
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young Norwegian girl named Solveig travels to the moon to rescue her father, encountering magical creatures and facing challenges.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are some mild threats and peril during Solveig's journey.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The moon setting and some creatures might be slightly unsettling.
The magic is folkloric, not occult.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is rooted in Norwegian folklore.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSolveig shows courage in rescuing her father from the moon.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Solveig's love for her father drives the plot.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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