Shakespeare stories for children
by Edith Nesbit
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
This book retells classic Shakespearean plays in a simplified manner for young readers.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe stories are adapted for children, omitting adult themes.
Some mild conflict and peril exist within the plays.
No profanity is present in these adaptations.
No blasphemous content is included in the retellings.
Substance use is not a theme in these stories.
No depictions of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some plays contain elements of tragedy or mild suspense.
Occult themes are absent from these Shakespearean tales.
No LGBTQ+ representation is found in these stories.
The focus is on literary and dramatic content.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters often display bravery in challenging circumstances.
Christian faith is not a theme in these retellings.
Themes of love and loyalty appear in various plots.
The concepts of grace or repentance are not central.
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