The Humming Machine
Age rating: Ages 9–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
Two children, Lily and Tom, discover a mysterious humming machine in their grandmother's attic that seems to have magical properties.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this children's fantasy story.
No violence is depicted in this children's fantasy story.
No profanity is present in this children's fantasy story.
No blasphemy is present in this children's fantasy story.
No substance abuse is depicted in this children's fantasy story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in this children's fantasy story.
The mystery of the machine might be slightly unsettling for very young readers.
The humming machine exhibits magical or unexplained properties.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this children's fantasy story.
The presence of unexplained magical elements can be seen as a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo themes of sacrificial courage are present in this story.
No Christian faith elements are present in this story.
Mild themes of sibling affection are present.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present in this story.
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