The Hamish Hamilton book of magical beasts
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1966
This book presents a variety of mythical and magical creatures from folklore around the world.
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 creatures may be depicted as fearsome.
No profanity is used in the descriptions.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some creatures might be perceived as scary.
The book is entirely about magical beasts and folklore.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
Promotes a worldview centered on magic and myth.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo specific characters demonstrate courage.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
No focus on self-giving love is present.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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