The willow man
by Sue Purkiss
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
A young girl discovers a mysterious willow man in the woods and forms a connection with him.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in the narrative.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Profanity is absent from the text.
No blasphemous content is present.
Substance abuse is not a theme.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The willow man might be slightly unsettling initially.
The willow man has a magical, nature-based presence.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
A gentle, nature-focused worldview is present.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows bravery in interacting with the unknown.
Faith is not a component of the story.
A unique friendship develops between the girl and the willow man.
Acceptance of the unusual is a subtle theme.
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