The witch in the cherry tree
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1974
A young girl named Elspeth encounters a mysterious witch who lives in a cherry tree, leading to magical and sometimes unsettling events.
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 this story.
There are mild descriptions of the witch's unsettling magic.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous content is absent from this story.
No characters are depicted using substances.
This book contains no themes of suicide or self-harm.
The witch and her magic can be perceived as eerie or slightly scary.
A witch is a central character who uses magic throughout the story.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The story does not promote any specific worldview.
The witch is portrayed as mysterious and potentially mischievous.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElspeth shows courage in interacting with the witch.
This book does not feature Christian faith elements.
There are hints of curiosity and interaction, not deep love.
Themes of grace or repentance are not explored.
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