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Children · Ages 8–10

The sad prince

by Arthur Irving Gates

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1940

A melancholic tale about a prince who experiences sadness.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

0/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

This book contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

There is no violence depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

The story is free of blasphemy.

Substance Use0

Substance use is absent from the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The prince experiences sadness and melancholy.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft elements are not included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice0

No significant acts of courage are featured.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of this story.

Love & Friendship0

The focus is on the prince's emotional state.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or repentance are not present.

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