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Oliver Twist [adaptation]
by John Malam
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
This adaptation tells the story of Oliver Twist, an orphan who escapes a workhouse and falls into a life of crime in London.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this adaptation.
The harsh realities of workhouses and London's criminal underworld are shown.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
Some scenes of London's underbelly might be mildly unsettling.
No occult elements are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story highlights social injustice and the need for compassion.
The workhouse officials and criminals are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceOliver shows resilience in the face of adversity.
Moral fortitude is tested but not explicitly faith-based.
The kindness of characters like Mr. Brownlow and Rose is shown.
Acts of kindness and eventual justice offer a sense of mercy.
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