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Children · Ages 8–12

Monster Stew

by Jennifer Eyen

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1990

A whimsical tale about a witch who attempts to make a monster stew, but her ingredients are not quite right.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

2/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

The story is free of violence.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from the narrative.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not a theme.

Scary / Disturbing10

The 'monster' might be slightly spooky for very young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The main character is a witch who practices magic.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The story features a witch, which may conflict with some worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

The witch shows mild persistence in her cooking attempts.

Faith & Hope0

Explicit Christian faith is not present in the story.

Love & Friendship0

Love is not a central theme in this humorous tale.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story does not focus on grace, mercy, or repentance.

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