Bed, bats, & beyond
by Joan Holub
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young witch named Penny is trying to get her magic to work for a school project. She enlists the help of her friends and some unusual creatures.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the book.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some bats and spooky elements create mild scares.
The story centers on a young witch and her magical studies.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePenny shows some courage in facing her magical challenges.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Friendship and helping each other are shown.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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