The Trouble with Wishes
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
A young girl named Clara discovers she can grant wishes, but her attempts to help her community lead to unexpected and chaotic consequences.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is lighthearted and not scary.
No occult or magical elements beyond wishes exist.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceClara shows courage in trying to fix her wish mistakes.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Clara's actions stem from a desire to help others.
Themes of grace or repentance are absent.
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