The pumpkin man and the crafty creeper
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A boy named Pip encounters a spooky pumpkin man and a crafty creeper in a garden, leading to a humorous and slightly scary adventure.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are mild chase scenes and spooky elements.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is included.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The pumpkin man and creeper are intended to be spooky.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
This is a light fantasy story with no specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows some bravery in dealing with the pumpkin man.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Pip's interactions are generally friendly.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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