The Terrible Troublesome Troll
by Nick Ward
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
A young boy named Pip encounters a grumpy troll and must find a way to overcome his fear and help the troll find happiness.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mildly threatening situations with the troll occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The troll might be perceived as slightly scary initially.
No occult themes or witchcraft are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on empathy and kindness.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows courage in approaching the troll.
Christian faith is not a central theme in the narrative.
The story promotes understanding and kindness.
The resolution involves understanding and acceptance.
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