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Tanglewreck (Blackbirds) cover
Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Tanglewreck (Blackbirds)

by Jeanette Winterson

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2006

A girl named Stella travels through time to save a boy named Jip from a future catastrophe, encountering various historical periods.

Concern Level

45/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

26/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore40

There are scenes of conflict and danger.

Profanity / Language10

Mild profanity may be present.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

Some unsettling and suspenseful moments occur.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality50

The book presents a secular, often bleak, worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Stella demonstrates significant courage facing danger.

Faith & Hope0

True Christian faith is not a central theme.

Love & Friendship50

Stella's determination to save Jip shows love.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of survival and resilience are present.

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