The wizard of Wallaby Wallow
by Jack Kent
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1971
A young wizard named Barnaby Button must find a magical artifact to save his home from a grumpy troll.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this story.
Mild peril and a grumpy troll create some tension.
No profanity is present in the text.
Blasphemous language is absent from the narrative.
Substance use is not a topic in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are included.
The grumpy troll might be slightly intimidating for very young readers.
Magic and spells are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story does not promote a specific worldview.
No Christians or religious figures are depicted.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBarnaby shows bravery in facing the troll.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship and loyalty are shown between characters.
Some minor instances of understanding are present.
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