Mishmash and the Venus Flytrap
by Molly Cone
Age rating: Ages 8–9 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1976
A young boy named Mishmash encounters a giant Venus flytrap and must find a way to deal with it.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from this children's book.
Violence is not depicted in this story.
Profanity is not present in this story.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this book.
Substance use is not depicted in this story.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme.
The giant plant might be slightly intimidating for very young readers.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this book.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this narrative.
The worldview is neutral and focuses on everyday life.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMishmash shows resourcefulness in his situation.
True Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Friendship and helping others are implied.
Mishmash learns to solve problems.
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