Monkey in the middle
by Eve Bunting
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
A young boy named Michael finds himself in a difficult situation involving his family and a local community dispute.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Some tense situations and arguments occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
Substance use is not depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story contains no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMichael shows some bravery in difficult circumstances.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Familial bonds and community support are depicted.
Some moments of understanding and resolution occur.
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