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Teens · Ages 11–14

Sara Crewe

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Age rating: Ages 11–14 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1888

Orphaned Sara Crewe is sent to a strict boarding school where she faces hardship but maintains her inner spirit.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

43/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in Sara Crewe.

Violence / Gore10

Emotional hardship and neglect are depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are explored.

Scary / Disturbing10

Miss Minchin's cruelty can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality10

A strict, somewhat unforgiving worldview is shown.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Sara's resilience and kindness in adversity show courage.

Faith & Hope20

Faith is implied through inner strength, not explicit.

Love & Friendship60

Sara shows love to others, especially Becky.

Forgiveness & Redemption50

Kindness and inner goodness are rewarded eventually.

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