The time of the witch
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1982
In a small town, a young girl named Minna encounters a mysterious old woman and a strange cat, leading her into a world of witchcraft.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in The Time of the Witch.
Some mild peril and frightening situations occur.
Profanity is absent from the text.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this book.
Substance use is not depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story contains significant scary and unsettling elements.
Witchcraft and occult practices are central to the plot.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The book explores witchcraft, which may conflict with some worldviews.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMinna shows courage facing supernatural dangers.
Christian faith elements are absent from this book.
Minna's concern for her friend is evident.
Themes of grace or repentance are not present.
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