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Children · Ages 10–14

The Chimneys of Green Knowe

by Lucy M. Boston

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1958

A lonely girl named Tolly moves to an old country house and discovers a secret passage connecting her to children from the past.

Concern Level

22/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril occurs when characters face potential danger.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The old house and its secrets create a mildly spooky atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a traditional, albeit magical, worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show bravery in facing the unknown.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are central to the plot.

Love & Friendship30

Friendship and connection develop between Tolly and past children.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are prominent.

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