The secret garden
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
Mary Lennox, a spoiled orphan, is sent to live at her uncle's estate in Yorkshire, where she discovers a hidden garden and begins to transform.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The initial portrayal of Misselthwaite Manor can be somber.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story presents a neutral worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMary shows resilience in adapting to her new life.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The story shows developing love for nature and friendship.
Mary's transformation shows personal growth and change.
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