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Children · Ages 8–12

Through the Looking-Glass

by Lewis Carroll

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1865

Alice returns to a fantastical mirror world where she navigates a giant game of chess to become a queen.

Concern Level

19/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

17/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

There is no romantic or sexual content in this story.

Violence / Gore15

The Jabberwocky is slain and the Lion and Unicorn engage in stylized, comical combat.

Profanity / Language0

The book contains no profanity or vulgar language.

Blasphemy0

There is no misuse of God's name or mockery of sacred things.

Substance Use0

Characters consume food and drink with magical effects, but no drugs or alcohol.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

There are no themes of self-harm or suicide.

Scary / Disturbing20

The Jabberwocky poem and some surreal transformations may be slightly unsettling for very young children.

Occult & Witchcraft10

The world operates on dream-logic and whimsical nonsense rather than ritualistic magic.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

There are no LGBTQ+ themes or characters present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The story explores philosophical questions about reality and dreams through a lens of playful absurdity.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

The book is not critical of Christianity or the church.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Alice shows bravery and persistence while navigating a confusing and often rude world.

Faith & Hope5

The story is a secular work of nonsense with no explicit religious content.

Love & Friendship30

Alice shows a gentle kindness toward the White Knight during their brief encounter.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Conflict resolution is usually based on the rules of the game rather than moral grace.

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