The Hob and Miss Minkin
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young girl named Hob encounters a mysterious woman named Miss Minkin and experiences a series of unusual events.
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 story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Some slightly odd or mysterious events might be unsettling.
There are hints of the unusual and perhaps magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
No non-Christian worldview promotion is present.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHob shows curiosity and bravery in new situations.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and kindness are shown between characters.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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