The Boogey Man
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1978
A young boy named Timmy is terrified of the Boogey Man, but his father tries to help him overcome his fear.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
What is Dokilit?
Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.
Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The Boogey Man is a scary figure, but not graphically violent.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The Boogey Man is a central, frightening character for young readers.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is focused on overcoming childhood fears.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTimmy shows courage in facing his fear of the Boogey Man.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The father's love for Timmy is evident in his attempts to comfort him.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.
Comments
Loading comments…