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Children · Ages 8–11

If wishes were horses

by Nancy Wright Grossman

Age rating: Ages 8–11 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1988

A young girl named Sarah learns about the power of wishes and the importance of appreciating what she has.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore0

The story is free from any violence.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is not a theme in this book.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is gentle and not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Sarah learns from her experiences.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the story.

Love & Friendship30

Appreciation for family and simple things is shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption50

Themes of gratitude, contentment, and the consequences of wishes are central.

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