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Teens · Ages 13–17

The forestwife

by Theresa Tomlinson

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

42/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

16/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and threats occur in the wild setting.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing30

The forest and its inhabitants can be unsettling at times.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The forestwife practices nature-based magic and lore.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The story emphasizes nature's power over human control.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Elara shows courage facing the unknown forest.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this book.

Love & Friendship30

Elara develops a bond with the forestwife.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are explored.

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