Very Strange Creature
Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A girl named Pip finds a strange, furry creature in her garden and tries to keep it a secret.
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 story.
Mild peril occurs when the creature is almost discovered.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The creature's appearance might be slightly unusual for some.
The creature is fantastical, not occult.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows some bravery in hiding the creature.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Pip develops a bond with the creature she finds.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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