Meg and the Secret of the Witch's Stairway
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1967
Meg investigates a mysterious stairway in her new house, uncovering a witch's secrets and a hidden treasure.
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 the story.
Mild peril occurs as Meg explores the spooky stairwell.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The witch's stairwell and its secrets create mild suspense.
The story centers on a witch and her magical stairwell.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMeg shows bravery in exploring the unknown stairwell.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Friendship between Meg and her cat is a minor element.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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