Paint me a monster
by Janie Baskin
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young girl named Maya discovers she can bring her drawings to life, but her creations become monstrous and threaten her town.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Monsters created from drawings cause destruction and fear.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is included in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
The monstrous creations and their actions are frightening.
The story involves magic and bringing drawings to life.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story focuses on magic and does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya must be brave to confront her creations.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Maya tries to protect her family and town.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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