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Teens · Ages 13–15

If I Had One Wish..

by Jackie French Koller

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1991

A young girl named Sarah struggles with her family's poverty and her own feelings of inadequacy, finding solace in her imagination and a desire for a better life.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and conflict occur between characters.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on personal struggles, not worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sarah shows quiet courage in facing her challenges.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme.

Love & Friendship30

Family love and support are shown, but not central.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of resilience are present, but not grace/repentance.

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