A monster in the house
by Elisa Kleven
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A child imagines a friendly monster living in their house.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used in the book.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.
The monster is imagined, not truly scary.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo instances of sacrificial courage are depicted.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship between a child and an imaginary monster is central.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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