Like the willow tree
by Lois Lowry
Age rating: Ages 12–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A young girl named Willow is sent to live with her aunt in a small town after her parents' death, where she finds solace in nature and art.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Profanity is absent from the text.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this book.
Substance abuse is not a part of the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The book is not scary or frightening.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are included.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceWillow shows resilience and courage in facing her grief.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Willow experiences love and support from her aunt and new friends.
The story emphasizes healing and finding beauty after loss.
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