The 13 Clocks
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1950
A prince must rescue his princess from a wicked duke who lives in a castle with magical clocks.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Some mild peril and conflict exist.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The villain and some situations are mildly menacing.
Magical clocks and a sorcerer are key elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a classic fairy tale worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe prince shows courage in facing the duke.
No Christian faith elements are present.
The prince's love for the princess drives the plot.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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