The Crane Wife
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1920
A young man encounters a mysterious crane who transforms into a beautiful woman and marries him. Their life together is tested by greed.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo explicit sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is included in the text.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not frightening or scary.
The crane's transformation has magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story contains elements of Japanese folklore.
No Christians are depicted in this story.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe man shows some courage in his choices.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Love is a theme, but it is tested by human flaws.
The story implies consequences for actions.
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