A wolf at the door
by Ellen Datlow
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2000
A collection of dark fairy tales and folklore exploring themes of transformation, danger, and the uncanny.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome stories contain suggestive themes or implied intimacy.
Violence, including death and gore, is present in many tales.
Profanity appears in some of the stories within the collection.
Some stories may contain mild blasphemy or religious questioning.
Themes of despair or self-destructive actions may appear.
Instances of suicide or self-harm are present in some stories.
Many stories are designed to be frightening and unsettling.
Occult themes, magic, and supernatural beings are common.
LGBTQ+ themes are not a prominent feature of this collection.
Some stories explore darker, more ambiguous worldviews.
Occasional negative portrayals of religious figures may occur.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters often display courage in terrifying situations.
Christian faith is not a central element in these tales.
Some stories show protective instincts or familial bonds.
Themes of redemption or forgiveness are rare.
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