Johnnykin and the goblins
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1876
Johnnykin, a young boy, encounters mischievous goblins in the woods and must find a way to outsmart them.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
The goblins' mischief involves some minor, non-graphic physical pranks.
No profanity is present in the text.
The narrative does not include blasphemous language.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
The story does not address suicide or self-harm.
The goblins can be a little spooky and mischievous for sensitive readers.
Goblins are supernatural beings, fitting the occult category.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story presents a folklore-based worldview with magical creatures.
God or Christians are not mentioned or portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJohnnykin displays cleverness and courage against the goblins.
No elements of Christian faith are present.
Johnnykin's resourcefulness shows a form of self-reliance.
Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.
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