Witness
by Karen Hesse
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A young girl named Mibs navigates the challenges of being a preacher's daughter in rural Indiana during the 1930s.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
Mibs witnesses the aftermath of violence and prejudice.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
Some scenes depict the fear and tension of the era.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story reflects the societal norms and prejudices of the 1930s.
The preacher character faces internal struggles and external judgment.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMibs shows courage in facing difficult family and community issues.
Christian faith is central to the family's life and Mibs's understanding.
Family love and community support are important themes.
Themes of forgiveness and understanding are present.
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