By the Monkey's Tail
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
A young girl named Sarah discovers a magical monkey's tail that grants wishes, leading her on an adventure.
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 the story.
Mild peril occurs during Sarah's wish-granting adventures.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
Some mild scary moments arise from the magical tail's effects.
The story centers on a magical monkey's tail granting wishes.
No LGBTQ+ themes 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 presenceSarah shows some courage facing unexpected magical outcomes.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Sarah's actions are generally kind, but not deeply loving.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are explored.
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