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Children · Ages 8

The park in the dark

by Martin Waddell

Age rating: Ages 8 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1989

A young boy is afraid of the dark park until he discovers it is not as scary as he imagined.

Concern Level

33/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This book contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing50

The initial premise involves a child's fear of a dark park.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are not featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is focused on overcoming childhood fears.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The protagonist gradually overcomes his fear of the park.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship10

The story focuses on a child's personal experience.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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