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Teens · Ages 13–15

Big ride

by Dorothy Ward Erskine

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1958

A young girl named Jenny travels west with her family in the late 1800s, facing the challenges and adventures of frontier life.

Concern Level

13/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the book.

Violence / Gore20

There are some mentions of hardship and potential dangers of the frontier.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Jenny shows courage and resourcefulness on the frontier.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Family bonds are important for survival and support.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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