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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

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by Edith Pattou

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

A young woman named Rose ventures into the dangerous, enchanted forest to rescue her sister, who has been taken by the Winter King.

Concern Level

47/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

22/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some romantic tension and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore40

There is significant peril and some violent encounters in the forest.

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 / Disturbing30

The enchanted forest setting can be eerie and suspenseful.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The story features magic, enchantments, and a Winter King.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The story is rooted in fairy tale magic and folklore.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Rose demonstrates great courage and determination to save her sister.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the plot.

Love & Friendship50

Sisterly love and romantic love are significant themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

There are elements of overcoming adversity and finding strength.

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