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Teens · Ages 13–16

Leaping Beauty

by Gregory Maguire

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

A young girl named Leaping Beauty is cursed to sleep for 100 years.

Concern Level

55/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic themes and a kiss are present.

Violence / Gore10

The curse and its consequences are the primary conflict.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The idea of a long sleep and potential danger can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft70

The story involves curses, fairies, and magical elements.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The story offers a dark, complex twist on a classic fairy tale.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters show determination in overcoming the curse.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

Love and fate are central themes in the narrative.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are explored.

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