Sherlock Holmes (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes / Return of Sherlock Holmes / Sign of Four / Study in Scarlet)
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1986
Sherlock Holmes stories feature the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson solving intricate mysteries in Victorian London.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in these detective stories.
Crimes and their aftermath are described, including violence.
Mild exclamations or period-appropriate language may appear.
No blasphemy is present in the narratives.
Substance use is not a central theme in these stories.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted in the mysteries.
Some crime scenes or descriptions might be mildly unsettling.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from these stories.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in these historical works.
The focus is on logic and deduction, not religious themes.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are found.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHolmes and Watson show bravery in confronting criminals.
Faith is not a prominent theme in these logical mysteries.
Loyalty and partnership between Holmes and Watson are evident.
The stories emphasize intellect and problem-solving skills.
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