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Children · Ages 8–10

The sleeping beauty

by Saviour Pirotta

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2013

A retelling of the classic fairy tale where a princess sleeps for a hundred years and is awakened by a prince's kiss.

Concern Level

9/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

4/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content5

A single kiss is the catalyst for awakening.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are included.

Scary / Disturbing10

The sleeping curse creates a sense of stillness.

Occult & Witchcraft10

Magic is central to the sleeping curse.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a traditional fairy tale worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice5

The prince shows determination in reaching the princess.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

The story culminates in a romantic awakening.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The narrative does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.

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