The Boxtrolls
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young boy raised by trolls in a town that fears them must protect his family when a villain wants to exterminate them.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some cartoonish violence occurs between trolls and humans.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The trolls are initially presented as scary creatures.
No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceEggs bravely defends his troll family against human prejudice.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Eggs shows love for his adopted troll family.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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