The genie scheme
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A young girl named Maya discovers a magical lamp and a genie who grants her wishes, leading to unexpected consequences.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
Minor peril arises from the wishes gone awry.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The book does not contain blasphemous material.
There is no depiction of substance use.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme in this book.
Some wish outcomes create mild, temporary unease.
The central element is a magical genie and lamp.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMaya shows some bravery in dealing with wish mishaps.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Maya's desire to help her family shows some love.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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