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Children · Ages 8–12

Goblins!

by Royce Buckingham

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A young boy named Kevin discovers a hidden world of goblins and must help them save their kingdom from a dark sorcerer.

Concern Level

38/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Mild peril and cartoonish battles occur between Kevin and the goblins.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the book.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some goblins are described as slightly spooky but not truly frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft50

Goblins and a dark sorcerer engage in magic and spellcasting.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on fantasy adventure, not worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Kevin shows courage facing the sorcerer and helping the goblins.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from this fantasy narrative.

Love & Friendship30

Kevin develops a loyal friendship with the goblins.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not central to the plot.

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