The Candy Witch
by Steven Kroll
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
A young girl encounters a magical candy witch who offers her sweet temptations.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo romantic or sexual content is present.
Mild peril exists as the witch's magic has consequences.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
The candy witch's transformations can be slightly unsettling.
The candy witch uses magic and transformations.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story subtly warns against excessive indulgence and temptation.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows some resolve against temptation.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Focus is on temptation, not self-giving love.
The story implies learning from mistakes.
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