Dream machine
by Martha Maker
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2018
A young girl named Lily discovers a magical dream machine that allows her to visit fantastical worlds and meet mythical creatures.
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.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the book.
No substance abuse is a theme in this story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some fantastical creatures might be mildly startling to very young readers.
The dream machine operates on magical principles, not Christian ones.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story focuses on imagination and adventure, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLily shows courage in exploring new dream worlds.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.
Lily shows kindness to the creatures she meets.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are explored.
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