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Children · Ages 10–13

Boots at the Holly-Tree Inn

by Charles Dickens

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1882

A young orphan named Boots finds refuge and adventure at the Holly-Tree Inn, encountering various characters and situations.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and social conflict are present.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

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

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Boots shows resilience and bravery in her circumstances.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme or element in this book.

Love & Friendship40

Kindness and compassion are shown by characters towards Boots.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of hope and finding belonging are present.

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