The whistling tree
by Audrey Penn
Age rating: Ages 8 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
A young girl named Lily hears a mysterious whistling sound from a tree and discovers a secret within it.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The whistling sound might be slightly eerie for very young children.
The story does not contain occult elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe story focuses on discovery, not courage.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The story is about curiosity and discovery, not love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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