The bogwater witches
by Kathy Still
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A young girl named Willow discovers she has inherited magical abilities from her grandmother, a witch, and must learn to control them.
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 story.
Mild peril and conflict may be present in the magical plot.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some magical elements might be slightly spooky for younger readers.
The story centers on witchcraft and magical abilities.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative promotes witchcraft as a positive force.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceWillow shows bravery in learning and using her powers.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Family bonds and learning to trust are explored.
The concepts of grace or repentance are not featured.
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