Black Beauty
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1985
The life and experiences of a horse named Black Beauty are recounted.
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 Black Beauty.
Some instances of animal mistreatment and harshness occur.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some scenes of animal distress may be upsetting.
The story does not contain occult elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBlack Beauty endures hardship with resilience.
A general sense of morality is present, not specific Christian faith.
Loyalty and kindness are shown between horses and some humans.
The book emphasizes kindness to animals and good treatment.
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