Briar Rose
by Jane Yolen
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
Jane Yolen's retelling of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale offers a darker, more nuanced perspective on the classic story.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some implied violence related to the curse and its consequences exists.
No profanity is used in the text of this book.
No blasphemy is present in the content of this book.
No substance abuse is depicted in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present in this book.
The curse and its effects can create a somber and slightly unsettling mood.
The story involves curses and magical enchantments, but not overt witchcraft.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in this book.
The story is rooted in fairy tale lore and tradition.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters demonstrate resilience and determination in the face of fate.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in this book.
Themes of familial love and duty are present.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central to this book.
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