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Children · Ages 10–13

The magic maker

by Joyce Varney

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1967

A young girl named Jenny discovers she has magical abilities and must learn to control them.

Concern Level

60/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Mild peril and conflict may occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing30

Some magical elements might be slightly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story centers on magic and its use.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality50

The use of magic as a central element may conflict with some Christian worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Jenny shows some bravery in learning her powers.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Jenny develops relationships with others.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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