The ventriloquist
Age rating: Ages 11–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A young girl named Sarah discovers a ventriloquist dummy that seems to have a life of its own.
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 this story.
Mild suspense and unsettling moments occur with the dummy.
No profanity is used in this book.
No blasphemy is present in this story.
No substance use is depicted in this book.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned in this story.
The ventriloquist dummy can be mildly creepy for some readers.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present in this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
This book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceNo sacrificial courage is a theme in this book.
No Christian faith elements are present in this book.
No self-giving love is a theme in this book.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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