Terrible Things
by Eve Bunting
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
This allegorical picture book depicts the gradual dehumanization of animals by a dominant group, leading to their persecution.
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 allegorical story.
Violence is depicted through the persecution and disappearance of animals.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The theme of persecution can be unsettling for some readers.
The story does not involve any occult or magical elements.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this allegorical work.
The story serves as a warning against prejudice and unchecked power.
No specific religious groups or figures are portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCourage is shown by those who resist or are victims.
Faith is not a theme or element in this allegory.
Some characters show loyalty, but love is overshadowed by fear.
The story highlights injustice, not themes of grace or repentance.
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