The doll
by Cora Taylor
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
A young girl named Sarah receives a mysterious antique doll that begins to exhibit unsettling and frightening behavior.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some implied harm and frightening events involving the doll.
Mild profanity may be present.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is present in this book.
Themes of fear and psychological distress are present.
The doll's actions create a consistently creepy and suspenseful atmosphere.
The doll is possessed by a malevolent spirit.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is secular, focusing on supernatural horror.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows some bravery in confronting the doll.
No Christian faith elements are present in this book.
Sarah's initial affection for the doll turns to fear.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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