Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
The friendly witch cover
Children · Ages 8–12

The friendly witch

by Rachel Elliot

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

A young girl named Willow befriends a witch who lives in the woods and learns about magic and nature.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The witch's cottage might seem slightly spooky to very young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft60

The story centers on a friendly witch and her magical abilities.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

Magic is presented as a natural, positive force.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Willow shows courage in befriending the witch.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship20

Willow and the witch develop a caring friendship.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are explored.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…