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Children · Ages 10–14

William Shakespeare's A midsummer night's dream

by Bruce Coville

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1996

Fairies meddle in the lives of lovers and a group of amateur actors in a magical forest.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Mild romantic entanglements and playful teasing occur between characters.

Violence / Gore5

Some minor magical mischief and confusion cause brief conflict.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in this adaptation.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in this adaptation.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

The magical forest and fairy mischief can be slightly disorienting.

Occult & Witchcraft30

The story features fairies and magic, but not occult practices.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this adaptation.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The story presents a magical world with fairies, not a specific worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively as they are absent.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

Characters show some bravery in navigating the magical forest's confusion.

Faith & Hope0

The story is based on Shakespeare, not Christian faith.

Love & Friendship20

Romantic love and friendship are central themes explored.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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