Creeping Bookends
by Michael Dahl
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
Two siblings, Leo and Mia, discover a mysterious book that brings inanimate objects to life, leading to chaotic and spooky adventures.
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 this book.
Mild peril and frightening situations occur.
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.
The book contains frightening scenes and creepy animated objects.
The story revolves around a magical book and animated objects.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is neutral, focusing on fantasy and adventure.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe siblings show bravery in confronting the animated objects.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Sibling bonds and mutual protection are shown.
Themes of responsibility and dealing with consequences are present.
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