Dunc's Doll
by Gary Paulsen
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
A young boy named Dunc finds a strange doll that seems to have a life of its own and causes trouble.
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.
The doll causes harm and distress to characters, including physical threats.
Mild profanity may be present given the suspenseful tone.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is depicted in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this book.
The doll's actions and the unsettling atmosphere create significant fear.
The doll's sentience and malevolent nature suggest supernatural or occult forces.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story explores dark, unexplained phenomena without a clear spiritual framework.
No specific groups are portrayed negatively; the doll is the antagonist.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDunc must find courage to confront the unsettling doll.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in this book.
The focus is on fear and survival, not self-giving love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central to this story.
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