Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
A Tale Dark & Grimm (A Tale Dark & Grimm, #1) cover
Teens · Ages 11–14

A Tale Dark & Grimm (A Tale Dark & Grimm, #1)

by Adam Gidwitz

Age rating: Ages 11–14 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

Hansel and Gretel escape their own story to journey through eight other classic Grimm fairy tales, seeking a home and better parents.

Concern Level

68/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

49/ 100

Rich

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content5

There is no sexual content, only very brief mentions of characters marrying.

Violence / Gore65

The book features graphic descriptions of beheadings, finger-cutting, and characters being cooked or eaten.

Profanity / Language10

The narrator occasionally uses mild words like 'heck' or 'stupid' for comedic effect.

Blasphemy15

There are occasional mild exclamations and a humorous, irreverent depiction of Hell.

Substance Use5

Wine is mentioned briefly in the context of traditional fairy tale feasts.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Characters face extreme parental betrayal and physical trauma, but no self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing70

The dark atmosphere, murderous villains, and grisly imagery are intentionally frightening for younger readers.

Occult & Witchcraft60

Magic, witches, warlocks, and a trip to a folklore-style Hell are central plot elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story emphasizes taking control of one's destiny rather than relying on divine providence.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal20

Religious figures like the Devil are used as plot devices rather than theological statements.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice75

Hansel and Gretel show significant bravery and sacrifice to protect one another and others.

Faith & Hope10

While it deals with the afterlife and morality, there is no biblical faith presented.

Love & Friendship80

The core of the story is the deep, sacrificial bond between the two siblings.

Forgiveness & Redemption70

The plot culminates in the children learning to forgive their parents for past wrongs.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…