There's a Witch Under the Stairs
by Maggie Smith
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young girl encounters a friendly witch who lives under her stairs and helps her with everyday problems.
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 the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
Mildly spooky elements related to the witch.
A friendly witch and her magic are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The presence of magic introduces a non-traditional worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows curiosity and openness.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Friendship between the girl and the witch is shown.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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