The blowing-wand
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1955
A young girl named Elsbeth learns the art of glassblowing from her father in a small German village.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElsbeth shows courage in learning a difficult craft.
Faith is not a central theme, but family values are present.
Love is shown through family support and dedication to craft.
Themes of perseverance and skill development are present.
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