Wishwhat
by Alex Brychta
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
A young girl named Willow discovers she can grant wishes by touching things, but her wishes often have unexpected and humorous consequences. She learns to be careful what she wishes for.
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 book.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
The book is not scary at all.
The story features magic and wish-granting, which are occult elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The magic system could be seen as a non-Christian worldview element.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceWillow shows some bravery in dealing with her wishes.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Some familial love is present, but not self-giving love.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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