The midnight man
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A young girl, Lucy, is haunted by the Midnight Man, a figure from her grandmother's stories, and must confront her fears.
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.
The Midnight Man's presence creates a sense of dread and fear.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is included in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The Midnight Man is a frightening entity that causes nightmares.
The story does not involve occult practices or witchcraft.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on personal fears and family history.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLucy must find courage to face her fears.
Faith is not a central theme, but family stories are important.
Family relationships are explored, but not as a primary focus.
The narrative does not emphasize grace or repentance.
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