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The Little Witch

2018

The little witch is only 127 years old – too young for the annual coven of witches. Although she is not yet old enough to be a real witch she wants to become a really good one. This decision causes trouble inside her magic world.

Ages 6+Source checked

Why this age? Generally gentle family fantasy, but magical peril, threatening older witches, rule-breaking, and emotionally tense consequences may unsettle younger children. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age6+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Death of a character1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

No deaths occur in the narrative.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Contains fictional witchcraft themes, not religious ones.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild moments of magical tension, but generally lighthearted and comforting.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Minor, cartoonish magical mishaps and playful conflicts; nothing intense or aggressive.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates courage by standing up to the elder witches.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Magic, imaginative world-building, spells, and inventive problem-solving strongly encourage playful imagination.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited in terms of human diversity due to the fairy-tale fantasy setting.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons on ethics and empathy.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Central theme of the film is that being a 'good' witch means being kind and helpful.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes favor kindness, responsibility, perseverance, helping others, and questioning unfair rules.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is a determined, kind-hearted role model who strives for growth.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Little Witch would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Little Witch, and what caused that change?
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