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Beauty Returns (Beauty) cover
Teens · Ages 13–17

Beauty Returns (Beauty)

by Sylvia McNicoll

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

A young woman named Beauty navigates life and love after her father's business fails, forcing them to move to a remote island.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

8/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Kissing and romantic tension are present between Beauty and her love interests.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story does not contain scary elements.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Beauty shows courage in facing difficult family circumstances.

Faith & Hope5

Faith is mentioned but not a central theme for characters.

Love & Friendship20

Love is explored, primarily in a romantic context.

Forgiveness & Redemption5

Themes of forgiveness are subtly present.

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