Sleeping Beauty
by Ann Turnbull
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
This retelling of the classic fairy tale follows Princess Aurora's journey from her cursed sleep to finding true love.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are descriptions of romantic feelings and a kiss between Aurora and her prince.
The story includes the curse and the threat of the evil fairy.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The evil fairy and the curse can be perceived as somewhat menacing.
The story involves magic and the actions of a fairy.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative relies on magical elements and fate rather than explicit religious faith.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAurora endures her curse with a degree of passive resilience.
Faith is not a central theme in this fairy tale.
The core of the story is the development of love between Aurora and her prince.
Themes of grace and mercy are not prominent.
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