A Monster Calls
by Patrick Ness
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A young boy named Conor uses a monster's visits to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild bullying and emotional distress occur.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
The story deals with the emotional pain of illness and potential loss.
The monster can be frightening, and the themes are emotionally intense.
A magical monster is central to the narrative's plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is secular, focusing on emotional processing and storytelling.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceConor shows courage in facing his fears and his mother's illness.
Christian faith elements are absent from the narrative.
Love for family and the power of stories are central themes.
The story explores facing difficult truths and emotional release.
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