Beauty and the beastly children
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
This is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast set in the American West, focusing on a young woman named Belle who must live with a beastly man to save her father.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild peril and threats occur during the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The Beast's appearance and initial behavior are frightening.
No occult or magical elements beyond the Beast's curse are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBelle shows courage in facing her fears and her situation.
Faith is not a central theme, but themes of inner goodness are present.
Belle develops genuine love and compassion for the Beast.
Themes of forgiveness and seeing beyond appearances are present.
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