The apprentice witch
by James Nicol
Age rating: Ages 11–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2016
A young boy named Finn discovers he has magical abilities and is sent to a special school for witches.
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 book.
Minor magical duels and threats occur between young witches.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is featured in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
Some magical challenges and dark forces create mild tension.
The entire premise revolves around witchcraft and magical training.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story normalizes witchcraft as a positive force.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFinn shows courage in facing his new magical world.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship develops between Finn and his classmates.
The story focuses on learning and self-discovery.
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