The creeping bookends
by Michael Dahl
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
Two children discover a mysterious book that brings inanimate objects to life, leading to strange 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 presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The animated objects can be mischievous and cause minor trouble.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is present in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in this book.
The animated objects and their actions can be unsettling.
The book's magic and animated objects have an occult feel.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story involves magical elements and animated objects.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo themes of sacrificial courage are central.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
No self-giving love is a central theme.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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