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Teens · Ages 13–17

Spindle's End

by Robin McKinley

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2000

A young woman named Elara is cursed to sleep for a hundred years and is eventually awakened by a prince.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

There is a kiss and implied romantic feelings.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content appears in the book.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

Suicide or self-harm is not addressed.

Scary / Disturbing10

The curse and sleeping spell create mild suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Elara endures her long sleep with passive resilience.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship50

Love and romance are central to the awakening and resolution.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

The story explores themes of destiny and awakening.

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