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Teens · Ages 13–16

The Circus Rose

by Betsy Cornwell

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A young woman with a magical singing voice is forced into a life of performance and danger in a circus.

Concern Level

40/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content20

Some romantic attraction and kissing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore20

There are moments of peril and threat.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is included in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some darker elements of the circus setting exist.

Occult & Witchcraft50

The protagonist's voice has magical properties.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story is a fictional fairy tale.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist finds courage to defy her captors.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this story.

Love & Friendship40

Love, both romantic and platonic, is a key element.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of freedom and self-discovery are present.

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