The carved lions
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1895
Two orphaned sisters, Mildred and Lily, are sent to live with their stern aunt and uncle in a mysterious old house filled with carved lions.
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 in this Victorian-era novel.
No violence is depicted in the story of the orphaned sisters.
Profanity is absent from the language used in this classic story.
No blasphemous content appears in this early children's novel.
Substance use is not a theme in this historical children's book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur in the narrative.
The old house and its secrets create a mild sense of unease for the girls.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured in this book.
The worldview presented is consistent with a 19th-century Christian context.
Christians and God are not explicitly portrayed or discussed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMild courage is shown by Mildred in facing her fears.
Faith is implicitly present in the characters' reliance on each other.
The sisters' love for each other is a central emotional element.
Forgiveness is subtly implied in the resolution of family tensions.
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