Sacrifice of the Widow
by Lisa Smedman
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
A young woman named Elara must make a difficult sacrifice to save her village from a dark curse.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The threat of the curse and its consequences are serious.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The curse and its effects create a dark atmosphere.
Magic and curses are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are included in the narrative.
The worldview involves magic and supernatural forces.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara demonstrates immense courage in her sacrifice.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Self-sacrificing love for her village is paramount.
Some understanding of the consequences of actions is shown.
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