Concern Level: High
There is far, far too much concerning content to ever list it all here, despite the shorter length of this graphic novel. This book has the dishonora... → Continue reading below
DeadEndia: The Watcher's Test
VERDICT: Avoid
Concern Level: High

Concern LevelHigh
Concerning & Potentially Concerning Content
There is far, far too much concerning content to ever list it all here, despite the shorter length of this graphic novel. This book has the dishonorable distinction of being one of the only books we just couldn’t finish reading. And that is saying a lot because we have trudged through some very, very heart wrenching, gut-churning bad books. The difference here is that this book has such a surface-level completely evil feel that we just couldn’t bear to go on. The whole thing is so dark, having such a feeling of evil and wickedness. We were honestly sick to our stomach. The subject-matter is dark. The graphics are disturbing. The content is purposely demonic. Oh, and as a ‘bonus’, there is a non-biblical relationship front and center with the main character and another young man along with references to ‘pronouns’.
VerdictAvoid
Our Thoughts
So sad. We shudder to think of people one day standing before the God of the universe having created and propagated content like this for children… for anyone. A clear and complete Avoid. Note: Be warned that this was apparently made into a Netflix show. An important reminder to be very cautious of what children can access on these streaming platforms.
Plot SummaryNote: This information is typically from the publisher.Use with caution
"Barney needs a job and a place to live. Luckily, he finds both in Dead End, a theme park haunted house! Unfortunately, Dead End also serves as a portal to hell. Along with his best friend Norma and talking dog Pugsley, he must battle demonic party poopers, undead country singers and scariest of all: his love life"--Back cover
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Oh man. We include this only to warn Christian parents how critical it is to use Christian review sources. This world lives by a totally different set of values. Here the things that completely disturbed us in a deep and haunting way are celebrated. Incredibly sad.
Read ReviewOh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts. I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word. I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me. How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path.
— Psalm 119:97-104
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