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Children · Ages 8–10

Great-grandfather in the honey tree

by Samuel F. Swayne

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1949

A young boy named Billy visits his great-grandfather and discovers a magical honey tree.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is whimsical and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story features a magical element, a honey tree.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

Courage is not a central theme.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship20

Familial love between Billy and his great-grandfather is shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story emphasizes wonder and imagination.

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