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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The monstrumologist

by Richard Yancey

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2009

A young apprentice assists a doctor who studies and collects gruesome creatures, facing danger and moral dilemmas.

Concern Level

60/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Some implied attraction between Will and Sarah.

Violence / Gore60

Graphic descriptions of creature anatomy and violence occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm20

Themes of death and despair are explored.

Scary / Disturbing70

Gruesome creature descriptions and unsettling events create fear.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is secular and focused on science.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Will shows courage facing dangerous creatures and situations.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Some loyalty between Will and his mentor is shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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