Brave as a mountain lion
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1996
A young girl in the American West faces hardship and learns to be strong and independent while living with her grandmother.
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 the story.
There are descriptions of the harsh realities of frontier life and potential dangers.
The language used is appropriate for the intended audience.
No blasphemous content is featured in the book.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this novel.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The frontier setting and potential dangers create some mild tension.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on resilience and self-reliance in a historical setting.
The story does not portray God or Christians negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows immense courage in facing challenges on the frontier.
Christian faith is not a focus of this book.
The protagonist develops a strong bond with her grandmother.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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