Luther Burbank, boy wizard
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1948
A young Luther Burbank discovers his latent magical abilities and learns to control them with the help of his mentor, facing challenges in a rural setting.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril and conflict may occur.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Some mild suspenseful moments may be present.
The story centers on a boy wizard and his magic.
No LGBTQ+ themes are prominent or affirmed.
The worldview is secular, focusing on natural abilities and learning.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLuther shows courage in learning and using his powers.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Mentorship and friendship are present.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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