
The forestwife
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
A young girl named Elara is taken by the forestwife and must learn to survive in the wild.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril and threats occur in the wild setting.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The forest and its inhabitants can be unsettling at times.
The forestwife practices nature-based magic and lore.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story emphasizes nature's power over human control.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElara shows courage facing the unknown forest.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Elara develops a bond with the forestwife.
No themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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