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Children · Ages 11–13

How To Make Friends And Monsters

by Ron Bates

Age rating: Ages 11–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A boy named Alex must learn to make friends while dealing with imaginary monsters.

Concern Level

14/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore5

The monsters are described as slightly intimidating.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The imaginary monsters can be a bit scary for some.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The monsters are imaginary, not occult.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book focuses on building social connections.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Alex shows courage in trying to make friends.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

The story emphasizes the importance of friendship.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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