Help! You're shrinking
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
A boy named Billy discovers a shrinking ray and accidentally shrinks himself, leading to a series of perilous adventures in his own home.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
Billy faces dangers from household objects and pets when small.
No profanity is present in the text.
Blasphemous language is absent from the narrative.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
The story does not include themes of suicide or self-harm.
The shrinking and ensuing dangers can be quite scary for young readers.
Occult or witchcraft elements are not part of the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly demonstrates courage in surviving his shrinking predicament.
Christian faith is not a component of this story.
Billy's desire to return to normal shows a form of self-preservation.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not explored.
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