The wish, or, Little Charles
by Mrs. Mary Martha (Butt) Sherwood
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1832
This 1832 story centers on Little Charles and his journey of learning through wishes and their consequences.
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 this early 19th-century story.
Violence is absent from this tale about wishes and lessons.
This book from 1832 contains no profanity.
Blasphemy is not a theme in this moralistic story.
Substance abuse is not depicted in this narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
This story does not contain any scary elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from this book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
This book promotes a Christian worldview through moral lessons.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this tale.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSacrificial courage is not a central theme here.
Faith is implied through moral guidance, not explicit practice.
Self-giving love is not a primary focus of this story.
The narrative encourages repentance through its moral teachings.
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