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Teens · Ages 13–17

Chinese Cinderella and the Secret Dragon Society

by Adeline Yen Mah

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

Adeline recounts her childhood in China, facing family cruelty and finding solace in education and literature.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in Adeline's childhood narrative.

Violence / Gore10

Adeline's stepmother's harshness and punishments are described.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative focuses on personal experience, not worldview promotion.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Adeline's family members are portrayed negatively at times.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Adeline shows courage in pursuing her education.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Adeline shows love for her studies and family.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.

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