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William and the Genie (William's Wish Wellingtons) cover
Children · Ages 8–12

William and the Genie (William's Wish Wellingtons)

by Atholl McDonald

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1996

William discovers magical Wellington boots that grant him wishes, leading to whimsical adventures.

Concern Level

33/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in William's magical adventures.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No characters experience suicidal thoughts or self-harm.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening for young readers.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The story features magical wishes granted by enchanted boots.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book encourages imagination and creative problem-solving.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

William shows some bravery in exploring his wishes.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme in this magical story.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and helping others are present in some wishes.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Learning to use wishes wisely is a subtle theme.

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