The Bastable children
by Edith Nesbit
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1929
The Bastable children have magical adventures when they discover a ring that grants wishes. They learn about the consequences of their desires.
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 the book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
A magic ring grants wishes, a form of occult power.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview incorporates magic as a narrative device.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe children show resourcefulness in their adventures.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
The children's interactions show sibling affection.
The story explores the idea of wishes and their outcomes.
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