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Children · Ages 8–12

Horrid Henry and the Demon Dinner Lady

by Francesca Simon

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

Henry's mischievous antics escalate when the new Demon Dinner Lady, with her peculiar rules and punishments, takes over the school cafeteria.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mildly absurd and exaggerated 'punishments' are depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

The 'Demon Dinner Lady' is comically menacing.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical themes are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative focuses on humor and childhood mischief.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific religious figures are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Henry's defiance could be seen as a form of courage.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship is a minor element in the story.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Forgiveness and mercy are not central themes.

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