Calamity with the fiend
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
Barnaby and his friends encounter a mischievous fiend who causes chaos in their village, leading to humorous predicaments.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
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 narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The story is not scary.
A 'fiend' is present, but depicted comically, not as occult.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is lighthearted and focuses on problem-solving.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby and his friends show resourcefulness in dealing with the fiend.
Faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship and camaraderie are central to the characters' interactions.
Lessons about responsibility are present, but not grace/repentance.
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