The Turn of the screw
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A governess is hired to care for two orphaned children at a remote estate, but strange occurrences begin.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Implied threats and psychological distress are present.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
The governess experiences significant psychological distress.
The atmosphere is deeply unsettling and frightening.
Ambiguous supernatural or psychological phenomena are central.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is ambiguous, leaning towards psychological or supernatural explanations.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe governess shows courage in facing the unknown.
No Christian faith elements are present.
The governess's concern for the children is present.
Focus is on fear and ambiguity, not redemption.
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