The Widow's Broom
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
A lonely witch named Minna creates a broom that can sweep by itself. When the broom causes mischief, she must learn to control its power.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
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.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous language is used.
The book does not contain any themes of suicide or self-harm.
No mention of suicide or self-harm occurs.
The broom's actions create some mild chaos.
The story features a witch and magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes are included in the narrative.
The story does not promote any particular worldview.
There are no portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMinna shows some resolve in managing the broom.
Christian faith is not a focus of this book.
Minna's desire for companionship is implied.
Themes of grace and repentance are not present.
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