Dr. Blackfoot's carnival extraordinaire
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A young boy named Billy visits a mysterious carnival run by Dr. Blackfoot, encountering strange attractions and a sense of unease.
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.
Some mild peril and unsettling situations occur at the carnival.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The carnival atmosphere and Dr. Blackfoot create a slightly spooky, unsettling mood.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
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 presenceBilly shows some bravery in facing the carnival's strangeness.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
No focus on self-giving love is present.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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