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Children · Ages 8–10

Three Billy Goats Gruff

by Patricia McKissack

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1987

A retelling of the classic fairy tale, this version features three billy goats who must cross a bridge guarded by a troll, using their wits to succeed.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore10

The troll poses a mild threat to the goats.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is not used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

The book contains no blasphemous content.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this tale.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The troll might be slightly intimidating for very young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

The goats show bravery in facing the troll.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship10

There are minor instances of familial connection.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Cleverness and overcoming obstacles offer a sense of resolution.

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