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Teens · Ages 13–15

Back in the Saddle

by Katherine Applegate

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1994

A young girl named Jessie learns to ride and care for a wild mustang named Moon.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril and challenges with wild animals occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are explored.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some moments of mild peril might be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes appear in the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present or affirmed.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Jessie shows determination and bravery in taming Moon.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship40

The bond between Jessie and the horse is a focus.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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