The Wild Woods
by Simon James
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
A boy gets lost in a magical forest and encounters strange creatures and challenges.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some creatures are described as slightly menacing.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is included.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The forest and its inhabitants can be mildly unsettling.
The forest is imbued with a magical, otherworldly quality.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story presents a neutral worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy shows resilience in navigating the woods.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
A sense of wonder and discovery is present.
No themes of grace or repentance are central.
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