Sassafras
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1985
Sassafras, a young creature, embarks on a journey to find a magical flower that can cure his ailing grandmother.
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 this fantasy story.
Mild peril and challenges are encountered on Sassafras's journey.
Profanity is absent from the language of the narrative.
No blasphemous language or themes are present in the story.
Substance use is not a theme in this children's fantasy.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted in the characters' lives.
Some mild challenges might be slightly unsettling for very young readers.
Magic, spells, and magical creatures are central to the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this fantasy tale.
The worldview is based on magic and fantasy elements.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSassafras shows determination and bravery on his quest.
Christian faith or practices are not a focus of this narrative.
Love for family and friendship motivates Sassafras's actions.
Lessons about perseverance and hope are conveyed through the story.
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