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Howl's Moving Castle (Howl's Moving Castle, #1) cover
Teens · Ages 13–15

Howl's Moving Castle (Howl's Moving Castle, #1)

by Diana Wynne Jones

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A young woman is cursed and finds refuge in a magical moving castle owned by a powerful but vain wizard.

Concern Level

37/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

21/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

There are some minor magical conflicts and threats.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the novel.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the novel.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some magical elements might be slightly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft50

Magic and spells are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story features magic as a natural force.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters face challenges with determination.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship40

Friendship and loyalty develop between characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of self-acceptance and finding belonging are present.

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