The shoes of fortune
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1869
A young man receives a pair of magical shoes that allow him to travel anywhere, but they come with a price.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
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 story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance use is featured in the book.
No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.
Some elements of the story might be slightly unsettling.
The shoes are magical and grant wishes.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story explores themes of greed and contentment.
No specific religious figures are portrayed.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist faces difficult choices.
No Christian faith elements are present.
The story touches on the value of home.
The narrative offers a lesson about desire.
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