Hobberdy Dick
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1955
A young girl named Mary discovers a hob, a benevolent house spirit, who helps her family through difficult times.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are mild mentions of hardship and potential threats.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The presence of a supernatural being can be slightly eerie.
The story features a hob, a type of household spirit.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story draws from folklore and belief in spirits.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMary shows courage in interacting with the unknown.
Faith is not a central theme, but belief in the unseen is present.
The hob's actions are motivated by a desire to help the family.
Themes of kindness, protection, and the unseen world are explored.
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