My friend the monster
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
A teenage girl named Maya navigates the complexities of her life after her parents' divorce and her own personal struggles.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome kissing and discussions of relationships occur.
Mild emotional conflict and arguments are depicted.
Some mild profanity is used by characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
There are discussions of difficult emotions.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The story is realistic and not scary.
No occult elements are present in the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story explores themes of independence and self-discovery.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows resilience in facing her challenges.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Family relationships and friendships are explored.
Themes of personal growth and moving forward are present.
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