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The hunchback of Notre Dame [adaptation]
by Michael Ford
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, navigates a world of prejudice and finds an unlikely connection with the dancer Esmeralda.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic tension and suggestive situations occur between characters.
Violence includes public beatings, attempted rape, and mob brutality.
Mild profanity may be present in some adaptations.
Religious settings are prominent, with some potentially irreverent dialogue.
Substance use is not a focus of the narrative.
Despair and desperation are present, but not explicit self-harm.
The depiction of Quasimodo and mob scenes can be unsettling.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story critiques societal injustice and religious hypocrisy.
Some religious figures are portrayed negatively as corrupt or cruel.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceQuasimodo displays immense courage in protecting Esmeralda.
The cathedral setting is significant, but faith is not central.
Quasimodo's selfless love for Esmeralda is a core theme.
Themes of pity and mercy are explored, but often unmet.
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