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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Black Horse of Culver

by Helen Orr Watson

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1950

A young woman named Nancy trains at a prestigious military academy and faces challenges of discipline and friendship.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Discipline and training involve some physical exertion.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the narrative.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in this story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

This is not a scary or horror story.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

This book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Nancy demonstrates courage and perseverance at Culver.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this book.

Love & Friendship15

Friendship and loyalty are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Discipline, hard work, and character development are emphasized.

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