The Imaginary
by A.F. Harrold
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young girl named Matilda creates an imaginary friend, the Imaginary, who helps her navigate her world and emotions.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
The story contains no violence.
No profanity is present in the text.
Blasphemous language is absent from the book.
The book does not include themes of suicide or self-harm.
No mention of suicide or self-harm is made.
The Imaginary might be slightly unsettling for very young readers.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are featured in the story.
The book celebrates childhood imagination and friendship.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMatilda shows a quiet courage in her imagination.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The bond between Matilda and the Imaginary is strong.
Themes of grace and repentance are not present.
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