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Teens · Ages 13–15

Lucky Monkey, Unlucky Monkey

by James Kaczman

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2008

A boy named Leo discovers a magical monkey that grants wishes, but with unexpected and chaotic results.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The book is free of any sexual content.

Violence / Gore10

Mild slapstick or chaotic situations might be considered light violence.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the dialogue.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is not used in the story.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some chaotic wish-granting moments create mild tension.

Occult & Witchcraft20

The magical monkey and its wishes lean towards the supernatural.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Leo shows resourcefulness in dealing with the monkey's wishes.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central element of the plot.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and the consequences of actions are explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly present.

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