The monkey's paw
by Diane Mowat
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1989
This short story explores the consequences of a wish granted by a magical monkey's paw, leading to tragic outcomes.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The story depicts deaths and disturbing consequences of wishes.
No profanity is present in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is depicted in this book.
Characters experience despair and loss, bordering on self-destructive outcomes.
The story contains elements of dread and unsettling events.
A magical object grants wishes with dark results.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
Promotes a worldview where fate and dark magic have power.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters face difficult situations, but not necessarily courageous acts.
No Christian faith elements are present in this book.
Family relationships are strained by the events.
No themes of grace or mercy are present.
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