Run, run as fast as you can
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
A young boy named Jack is transported to a magical land where he must outsmart a wicked witch and find his way home.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Jack faces some mild peril from the witch.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The witch may be slightly frightening to younger readers.
The story features a wicked witch and magic.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story presents a classic good versus evil narrative.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJack shows bravery in facing the witch.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Jack's desire to return home is a motivation.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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