A Christmas surprise
by Sue Bentley
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young girl named Lucy experiences a magical Christmas when a mysterious stranger arrives with a special gift.
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.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
No scary or horror elements are included.
There is a touch of gentle magic in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is focused on the spirit of Christmas.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLucy shows some bravery in interacting with the stranger.
The story has a general Christian Christmas theme.
Acts of kindness and generosity are shown.
The spirit of giving is a prominent theme.
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