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Children · Ages 10–14

The Boy Who Made Things Up

by Margaret Mahy

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2002

This collection of short stories features imaginative tales about children and their encounters with fantastical elements and everyday life.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in these stories.

Violence / Gore5

Mild peril or conflict may appear in some tales.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some stories might have slightly eerie or mysterious elements.

Occult & Witchcraft20

Magical or fantastical elements are present in some stories.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The stories explore imaginative worlds with a focus on wonder.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

Characters sometimes show bravery in facing the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in these tales.

Love & Friendship20

Friendship and familial relationships are depicted.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Some stories might touch on understanding or acceptance.

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