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Teens · Ages 13–17

Beardance

by Will Hobbs

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1993

A young boy named Jake travels to Alaska and encounters a wolf pack, leading to a profound connection with nature.

Concern Level

25/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

23/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore30

There are descriptions of animal predation and survival challenges.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing20

The wilderness setting and animal encounters can be intense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality10

The worldview emphasizes respect for nature and self-reliance.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Jake shows great courage in facing the wilderness and wolves.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the story.

Love & Friendship50

Jake develops a deep, respectful love for the wolf pack.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Focus is on survival and understanding nature, not repentance.

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