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Teens · Ages 13–17

The other side of the story

by Isabel Gallego

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

This book retells familiar fairy tales from the perspective of the antagonists, offering new insights into their motivations.

Concern Level

17/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

3/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in these retold tales.

Violence / Gore20

Some tales may contain mild, fairy-tale-level conflict.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters in these stories.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present in the narratives.

Substance Use0

No themes of substance use are explored.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some antagonist perspectives might be slightly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The stories are based on fairy tales, not occult themes.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The focus is on character perspective, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters often act with courage in their own narratives.

Faith & Hope0

The stories are secular fairy tales, not faith-based.

Love & Friendship10

Some characters show loyalty to their own goals.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The narratives focus on character motivations, not repentance.

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