Tom Brown's Schooldays
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1957
The story chronicles the life of Tom Brown at Rugby School, detailing his experiences with school life, friendships, and challenges.
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.
There are instances of bullying and physical altercations.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The bullying can be unsettling for some readers.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story promotes Victorian-era British values.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom Brown shows courage in standing up to bullies.
There are references to Christian morality and prayer.
Friendship and loyalty are important themes.
The narrative emphasizes character development and moral growth.
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