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Sherlock Holmes (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / His Last Bow / Hound of the Baskervilles / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [11 stories] / Return of Sherlock Holmes  / Sign of Four / Study in Scarlet / Valley of Fear) cover
Teens · Ages 13–17

Sherlock Holmes (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / His Last Bow / Hound of the Baskervilles / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [11 stories] / Return of Sherlock Holmes / Sign of Four / Study in Scarlet / Valley of Fear)

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2011

This collection presents iconic detective stories featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson solving complex mysteries in Victorian London.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in these detective stories.

Violence / Gore20

Mild violence is depicted, often related to crimes.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the stories.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narratives.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in these tales.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is featured.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some suspenseful moments may be present, but not truly scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in these stories.

Worldview & Spirituality10

A secular, rational worldview is emphasized through deduction.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

Sherlock Holmes displays courage in confronting criminals.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are central to these stories.

Love & Friendship20

Loyalty between Holmes and Watson is a recurring theme.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Focus is on logic and deduction, not grace or repentance.

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