Bah! Humbug?
by Lorna Balian
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
A grumpy old man named Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three spirits who show him the error of his ways.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is featured.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
The ghosts and visions of the future can be unsettling.
The presence of ghosts and spirits is central.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
Focuses on kindness, generosity, and the Christmas spirit.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceScrooge eventually shows courage in changing.
Themes of charity and goodwill are present.
Scrooge learns self-giving love through his transformation.
Scrooge experiences profound repentance and change.
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