Jennifer Murdley's Toad
Age rating: Ages 9–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
Jennifer Murdley, a young girl, finds herself dealing with a peculiar toad that grants wishes with unexpected consequences.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some mild peril and chaotic situations arise from the wishes.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
The toad's transformations and wish consequences can be slightly unsettling.
The toad's wish-granting ability has magical, non-Christian elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is secular, focusing on the humor of magic gone wrong.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJennifer shows some bravery in dealing with the magical chaos.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in this book.
Friendship and dealing with consequences are present themes.
The story humorously explores the idea of wishes and their outcomes.
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