Jack and the Beanstalk
by Ed Bryan
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
A modern retelling of the classic fairy tale where Jack trades his family's cow for magic beans, leading to an adventure in the sky.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this fairy tale.
The giant is a threat, but violence is not graphic.
No profanity is used in the story.
Blasphemous language is absent from the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The giant can be a mildly frightening character.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not featured in the book.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJack shows some bravery in his dealings with the giant.
Faith is not a theme in this fairy tale.
Family is a motivation, but love is not central.
The story focuses on adventure, not repentance.
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