The nightgown of the sullen moon
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1983
A young girl named Molly discovers a magical nightgown that allows her to visit the moon, where she encounters whimsical creatures and experiences fantastical adventures.
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 story.
The narrative contains no violence.
Profanity is absent from the text.
There is no blasphemous content in the book.
Substance use is not a theme here.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The moon setting is imaginative, not frightening.
The nightgown possesses magical properties.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is imaginative and gentle.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMolly shows bravery exploring the moon.
Christian faith is not a component of the story.
Molly's journey is one of wonder and discovery.
Themes of grace or repentance are absent.
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