Be Careful What You Wish For...
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
Two friends, Terry and his cousin, find a mysterious lamp that grants wishes with unexpected and dangerous consequences.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The wishes lead to dangerous situations and harm.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The consequences of wishes create suspense and fear.
A magical lamp and wishes are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTerry tries to navigate the dangerous wish situations.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The focus is on the characters' reactions to peril.
The story explores the theme of unintended consequences.
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