Jack and the Beanstalk
by Nick Page
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2013
This is a retelling of the classic fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk. It follows Jack's adventure after he trades his cow for magic beans.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story contains no sexual content.
Jack faces a giant, which involves some peril.
No profanity is present in the narrative.
No blasphemous content is included in the story.
There is no depiction of substance use.
The story does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The giant can be perceived as scary by younger readers.
Magic beans are a central, albeit simple, magical element.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this fairy tale.
The story presents a traditional fairy tale worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJack demonstrates bravery in his encounters with the giant.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Jack's actions are primarily for his family's benefit.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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