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Children · Ages 8–12

Holiday With the Fiend

by Lavella

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

A young girl named Sarah spends the holidays with her eccentric Aunt Mildred, who has a peculiar and somewhat frightening pet.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and chase scenes occur with the fiend.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The 'fiend' character is intended to be a little scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sarah shows bravery in facing the unusual pet.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Sarah develops affection for the unusual pet.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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