A Treasury of giant and monster stories
by Jane Olliver
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
This collection features classic tales of giants and monsters from around the world, offering a variety of mythical creatures and their encounters with humans.
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 these classic monster tales.
Some stories depict battles and the defeat of monsters, involving mild peril.
No profanity is found in this collection of folklore.
No blasphemous content is present in these traditional stories.
No substance use is depicted in these giant and monster stories.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present in this collection.
Some monster descriptions and peril may be mildly scary for younger readers.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present in these folklore tales.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this collection of classic stories.
These stories are rooted in folklore, not promoting a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters sometimes show bravery facing large, dangerous creatures.
No Christian faith elements are present in these folklore stories.
Focus is on adventure and survival, not self-giving love.
Themes of forgiveness or redemption are not central to these tales.
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