Heckedy Peg
by Audrey Wood
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
A little girl named Lily must face the spooky Heckedy Peg, a creature who steals children.
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 the book.
Mild peril exists with Heckedy Peg's threat to children.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
Heckedy Peg is portrayed as a frightening character.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The worldview is folkloric and not Christian.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLily shows some bravery in confronting Heckedy Peg.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Lily's parents show concern for her.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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