Canyon winter
by Walt Morey
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1972
A young boy named Todd survives a harsh winter alone in the Alaskan wilderness after his father's death.
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.
Todd faces dangers from nature and wild animals.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is included in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The harshness of the Alaskan winter creates a sense of peril.
The story does not contain any occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative focuses on survival and resilience.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTodd shows immense courage and resilience in surviving.
Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is.
Todd's love for his deceased father is a motivator.
The story does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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