The Sign of Four
Age rating: Ages 14–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1889
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate a mysterious case involving stolen treasure and a vengeful adversary.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild violence and threats occur during the investigation.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
Some suspenseful moments exist but are not scary.
Occult themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview presented is not explicitly non-Christian.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHolmes and Watson display courage in pursuing the truth.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
Loyalty between Holmes and Watson is evident.
Themes of grace and repentance are not present.
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