The magic donkey
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1972
A young boy encounters a magical donkey that grants wishes, leading to humorous and unexpected consequences.
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.
Some mild peril or comical mishaps occur due to wishes.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is found in this book.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
This book does not address suicide or self-harm.
The book is not scary for young readers.
The donkey's magic and wish-granting are central to the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this book.
The magic system operates outside of a Christian worldview.
There are no portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows some bravery in dealing with the donkey's magic.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
The boy's interactions with the donkey show a developing relationship.
Themes of grace or repentance are not present.
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