Harry's rash wish, and how the fairies granted it
by Greene Mrs
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1891
A young boy named Harry makes a wish that is granted by fairies, leading to unexpected consequences.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is found in the book.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
Some mild peril may arise from the granted wish.
Fairies and their magic are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The worldview is aligned with traditional fairy tale narratives.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHarry learns a lesson about the consequences of wishes.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
The focus is not on self-giving love.
Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.
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