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Children · Ages 10–13

The will-o'-the wisp

by Hans Christian Andersen

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1872

This fairy tale tells the story of a mischievous spirit that leads people astray, cautioning against deception.

Concern Level

24/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this fairy tale.

Violence / Gore5

Mild peril or trickery may occur, but not graphic violence.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.

Scary / Disturbing15

The will-o'-the-wisp can be slightly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft30

The will-o'-the-wisp is a supernatural, magical entity.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this fairy tale.

Worldview & Spirituality10

A general moral lesson about deception is present.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No specific portrayal of Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice5

Characters may show caution against the spirit.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this fairy tale.

Love & Friendship5

Basic human interactions are depicted.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

The story warns against being misled by false appearances.

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