The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A mischievous boy in 19th-century Missouri schemes his way through childhood adventures, including witnessing a murder and finding buried treasure.
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.
A murder is witnessed by Tom and Huck.
Mild, period-appropriate language is used.
Some casual references to religious practices.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
A graveyard scene can be mildly unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
Focus is on societal norms and individual freedom.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom shows bravery in facing danger and injustice.
Religious practices are part of the social fabric.
Friendship between Tom and Huck is central.
Characters learn about consequences and honesty.
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