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Children · Ages 8–12

Dorrie and the dreamyard monsters

by Patricia Coombs

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1977

Dorrie, a young witch, must protect her family's magical farm from mischievous dreamyard monsters.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril occurs when monsters chase Dorrie and her cat.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in this book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is present in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.

Scary / Disturbing20

The dreamyard monsters are slightly spooky but not truly frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft70

Witches and magic are central to the plot and characters.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is focused on magic and fantasy elements.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Dorrie shows courage facing the dreamyard monsters.

Faith & Hope0

Faith elements are absent, replaced by magic.

Love & Friendship20

Dorrie shows affection for her cat and family.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are absent.

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