A proud taste for scarlet and Miniver
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1973
A young girl named Miniver travels back in time to the court of King Henry II, experiencing medieval life and fashion.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSexual content is absent.
Some descriptions of medieval life might imply harshness, but not graphic violence.
Profanity is absent.
Blasphemy is absent.
Substance use is absent.
Suicide or self-harm is absent.
Scary elements are absent.
Occult themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent.
Focuses on historical context and cultural differences.
Christians are not portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMiniver shows curiosity and adaptability in a new time.
Christian faith is not a theme.
Themes of family connection and historical appreciation are present.
Themes of learning and cultural understanding are present.
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