The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Penguin Readers)
by Victor Hugo
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2006
This is a simplified version of Victor Hugo's classic novel, focusing on Quasimodo, Esmeralda, and Frollo in Paris.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome themes of lust and attempted assault are present.
Depicts physical abuse, attempted assault, and public punishment.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Some religious hypocrisy and manipulation are shown.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
Themes of despair and a character's tragic end are present.
Some scenes of cruelty and confinement can be unsettling.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
Critiques religious institutions and societal injustice.
A religious figure is portrayed negatively as cruel.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceQuasimodo shows immense courage and loyalty.
Faith is present but often shown through flawed human actions.
Self-sacrificing love is shown by Quasimodo for Esmeralda.
Themes of injustice and suffering are central, not grace.
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