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Children · Ages 8–9

The Princess in Black

by Shannon Hale

Age rating: Ages 8–9 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2014

Princess Magnolia secretly fights monsters as the Princess in Black, balancing her royal duties with her heroic alter ego.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Mild cartoonish fighting against monsters occurs.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

Monsters are present but not overly frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story promotes bravery and helping others.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Princess Magnolia shows great courage as the Princess in Black.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship and loyalty are important to the characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The story encourages bravery and facing challenges.

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