Promise and the Monster
by Babette Cole
Age rating: Ages 8–9 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1981
Promise, a young girl, encounters a monster that she initially fears but eventually befriends.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book contains no sexual content.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The story does not contain any blasphemous elements.
There is no depiction of substance use.
The narrative does not address suicide or self-harm.
The monster's appearance is intended to be slightly scary for Promise.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The book does not promote any non-Christian worldviews.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePromise shows courage in interacting with the monster.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Promise develops a loving friendship with the monster.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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