Nighty Nightmare
by James Howe
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
This humorous story follows a young boy named Timmy who tries to avoid going to bed, leading to a series of comical and slightly spooky events.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some elements are playfully spooky, not truly frightening.
No occult themes or practices are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative focuses on imaginative play and humor.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTimmy's imagination shows a form of creative bravery.
Faith is not a theme in this humorous story.
The story is lighthearted and focuses on fun.
Themes of repentance or mercy are not central.
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