The fairy doll
by Rumer Godden
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1956
A lonely girl named Elizabeth receives a magical fairy doll that brings her joy and companionship, but also causes complications.
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 book.
The story does not contain any violence.
The book is free of profanity.
No blasphemous content is included.
Substance abuse is not a theme.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The magical elements and their consequences create mild suspense.
The fairy doll is a magical object with supernatural abilities.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story features magic and supernatural elements.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElizabeth shows some bravery in dealing with the doll's magic.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The desire for companionship and friendship is a central theme.
The story touches on themes of responsibility and consequences.
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