The Baobab tree
Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A young girl named Elara discovers a magical baobab tree that grants wishes, but with unexpected consequences.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThis book is free of sexual content.
There is some mild peril related to wishes.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous content is absent from the story.
Substance use is not a theme.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
Some wish consequences might be slightly unsettling.
The baobab tree functions as a magical entity.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is primarily focused on magic and consequences.
Christians are not depicted in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara shows bravery in dealing with her wishes.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Family and friendship bonds are present.
The story explores learning from mistakes and consequences.
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