It came from beneath the bed!
by James Howe
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young boy named Billy discovers a terrifying creature living under his bed and must find a way to defeat it.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this story.
Mild peril and scary encounters are present.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous language is absent from the book.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The creature under the bed is designed to be frightening.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story focuses on a monster and does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows bravery in confronting the monster.
Christian faith is not a focus of this narrative.
Family support is a minor element.
The story does not explore themes of grace or repentance.
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