A dark, dark tale
by Ruth Brown
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
A little mouse ventures into a dark, spooky house on a moonlit night.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The mouse encounters mild peril and startling moments.
No profanity is used in the text.
Blasphemous content is absent from the book.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The atmosphere is intentionally dark and suspenseful for young readers.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is neutral and focused on the story.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe focus is on the mouse's journey, not courage.
No Christian faith elements are present.
The book does not explore themes of love.
Grace, mercy, and repentance are not themes.
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