The yellow book of Hob stories
Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
A young girl named Bess receives a mysterious yellow book filled with stories and riddles from a relative.
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 book.
No violence is depicted in the stories.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some stories have a slightly mysterious or eerie feel.
The yellow book contains magical or whimsical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The book contains whimsical and imaginative elements.
Christianity is not a focus in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBess shows curiosity and engagement with the stories.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Bess shows affection for her family.
Themes of forgiveness are not central to the stories.
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