A Deer from the Hill
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
In the Scottish Highlands, a young girl named Morag forms a deep connection with a wild deer, facing challenges to protect it.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are instances of hunting and threats to the deer.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
Some moments of peril for Morag and the deer.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is not explicitly non-Christian.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMorag displays significant courage in protecting the deer.
Faith is not a prominent theme in the narrative.
Morag's deep love and protective instinct for the deer are central.
Themes of responsibility and connection to nature are present.
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