The Sticky Witch
by Hilary McKay
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2010
A young girl named Willow discovers she has magical abilities and must learn to control them with the help of her grandmother.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Mild peril and conflict occur between characters.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
Some mildly spooky or unsettling magical events occur.
The story centers on witchcraft and magical abilities.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceWillow shows courage in facing her new powers.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Family love and support are shown between Willow and her grandmother.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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