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Children · Ages 10–14

Fred and the Magic Cabinet

by Fiona Hardwick

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1991

Fred discovers a magical cabinet that grants wishes, leading to humorous and unexpected consequences.

Concern Level

35/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters or narrator.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is found in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening for young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The story features a magical cabinet that grants wishes.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview centers on the consequences of unchecked desires.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

Characters learn from their magical experiences.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this story.

Love & Friendship0

Focus is on Fred's personal experiences and lessons learned.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Lessons about being careful what you wish for are taught.

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