The whittler's tale
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
A young boy learns the craft of whittling from his grandfather, creating a special wooden bird.
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 are included.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows perseverance in learning whittling.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
The bond and love between the boy and his grandfather are central.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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