The Hey Hey Man
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
A boy named Billy encounters a mysterious, shadowy figure known as the Hey Hey Man, who seems to bring bad luck.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book contains no sexual content.
Mild threats and unsettling situations occur.
No profanity is present in the dialogue.
No blasphemous content is included.
Substance use is not a theme in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The Hey Hey Man is a frightening and unsettling presence.
The Hey Hey Man has supernatural, possibly occult, undertones.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows some bravery in confronting fear.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
Themes of love are absent.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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