Canterbury tales
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1988
This book retells Chaucer's Canterbury Tales for a young audience, focusing on the stories told by pilgrims.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome stories contain mild romantic or suggestive themes.
Some tales include brief mentions of conflict or peril.
Minimal profanity may appear in some retold tales.
Occasional mild blasphemy might be present in retold tales.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.
The stories are not generally scary or frightening.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
Some tales may reflect medieval worldviews, not necessarily Christian.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePilgrims show resilience and determination on their journey.
Christian faith is a backdrop for some pilgrims' journeys.
Some stories touch on themes of love and relationships.
Themes of forgiveness appear in some of the tales.
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