Leave the Light On... (Helping Hands)
by Anne De Bode
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young girl named Sarah learns to overcome her fear of the dark with the help of her family and a special nightlight.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is included.
No substance use is featured in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The fear of the dark is a central theme for Sarah.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not mentioned or portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows courage in facing her fears.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family love and support are central to the story.
Learning to cope with fear is a focus.
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