The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1986
Ichabod Crane's encounter with the Headless Horseman in Sleepy Hollow.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
The legend of the Headless Horseman involves implied violence.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The Headless Horseman is a frightening supernatural entity.
The story features a ghost and supernatural folklore.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story is rooted in folklore and superstition.
No specific portrayal of Christians or God is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceIchabod shows some bravery in his initial journey.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
No significant themes of love are present.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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