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Children · Ages 8–12

On a dark dark night

by Simon Prescott

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A young boy named Olly encounters a hairy monster and must use his wits to overcome it.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Olly faces a hairy monster, creating mild peril.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The hairy horror is a mildly scary antagonist.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present in the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story promotes cleverness and bravery.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Olly must be courageous to face the monster.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Olly's determination shows a form of self-reliance.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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