The Black Snowman
by Phil Mendez
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A lonely boy creates a snowman that comes to life, leading to a series of magical and sometimes frightening events.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent from this story.
Some mild peril and frightening situations occur.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
Blasphemy is absent from the story.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.
Mental health themes are not present.
The snowman's actions become increasingly menacing and scary.
The snowman's animation has a supernatural, not explicitly occult, feel.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the book.
The worldview is neutral, focusing on fantasy elements.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows some bravery in dealing with the snowman.
Faith is not a theme in this fantasy story.
The initial relationship with the snowman is one of companionship.
The story has a resolution, but it is not focused on grace.
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