The Whispering Trees (The Thickety)
by J. A. White
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
Kara's family moves into a house with a dangerous forest, and she discovers a dark secret connected to the trees.
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.
Some mild peril and frightening situations occur in the woods.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The whispering trees and the forest create a spooky atmosphere.
The story involves dark magic and a witch's influence.
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 presenceKara shows bravery facing the forest's dangers.
No explicit Christian faith elements are central.
Family loyalty is a minor theme.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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