The twig thing
by Jan Mark
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
A young boy named Billy finds a discarded puppet and brings it to life, leading to adventures.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No scary or horror elements are present.
The puppet comes to life, but it is not occult.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows courage in his interactions with the puppet.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
The bond between Billy and the puppet is strong.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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