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Children · Ages 10–14

The Cats of Tanglewood Forest

by Charles de Lint

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A young girl named Roxana discovers a hidden world of magic and talking cats in the woods behind her house.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

10/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

There are some mild challenges and minor conflicts.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some elements of the magical world might be slightly eerie.

Occult & Witchcraft30

The story involves magical elements and talking animals.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story explores themes of imagination and wonder.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Roxana shows curiosity and bravery in exploring the woods.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Roxana forms bonds with the magical cats.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are present.

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