The tiger in the well
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
Lyra travels to a parallel world and encounters a dangerous tiger named Iorek Byrnison.
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.
There are scenes of intense fighting and peril involving Lyra and Iorek.
No profanity is used by the characters.
The concept of a fallen angel is central to the plot.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The tiger Iorek Byrnison can be intimidating and dangerous.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story questions established religious and societal structures.
Authority figures are sometimes portrayed as misguided or cruel.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLyra shows great courage facing danger and making difficult choices.
Christian faith is not a focus of this narrative.
Lyra forms a deep, loyal bond with Iorek Byrnison.
Themes of repentance or mercy are not central to the plot.
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