Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1800
Edward Waverley, a young Scottish gentleman, becomes entangled in the Jacobite rising of 1745 and forms a friendship with a Highland chieftain.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome romantic elements and mild flirtation are present.
The story depicts battles, skirmishes, and the consequences of war.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
Some scenes of conflict might be intense.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is historical and nationalistic, not explicitly Christian.
No Christians are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters display courage in the face of political turmoil.
Some general religious sentiment is present.
Loyalty and friendship are important themes.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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