The Iron Man
by Ted Hughes
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
A giant robot made of scrap metal comes to life and befriends a boy.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis story does not contain any sexual content.
The Iron Man fights a dragon and a space alien, causing destruction.
No profanity is present in the text.
Blasphemous content is absent from this narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
This book does not include suicide or self-harm.
The giant robot's initial actions can be perceived as frightening.
Occult themes are not present in this story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative explores themes of creation and responsibility.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe Iron Man demonstrates immense power and courage in battles.
Faith is not a theme in this story.
A strong bond of friendship develops between the boy and the robot.
Themes of protection and sacrifice are present, but not grace/repentance.
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