The mechanical doll
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
A girl finds a mysterious mechanical doll that seems to have a life of its own.
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 the story.
Mild suspense and potential peril are present.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
Substance use is not depicted.
The story does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The doll's actions and mysterious nature can be unsettling.
The doll's sentience borders on the supernatural.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are included.
The story leans into unexplained phenomena.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows some courage in dealing with the doll.
Faith is not a theme in this book.
Some familial relationships are present.
Themes of forgiveness are not explored.
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