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Children · Ages 10–13

A Little Princess and the Secret Garden

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1997

This compilation combines 'A Little Princess' and 'The Secret Garden,' following Sara Crewe's journey from privilege to hardship and Mary Lennox's discovery of a hidden garden.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in these classic novels.

Violence / Gore10

Mild emotional distress and hardship are depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is found in these classic stories.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present in these novels.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted in these books.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some scenes of loneliness and hardship may be somber.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in these classic novels.

Worldview & Spirituality0

These stories focus on character development and resilience, not a worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Sara and Mary show resilience and inner strength.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are central to these stories.

Love & Friendship40

Themes of friendship, kindness, and caring for others are prominent.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of finding hope, healing, and transformation are present.

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