Canyons
by Gary Paulsen
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A teenage boy, stranded in the desert after a car crash, must learn to survive and confront his past.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The car crash and its aftermath involve some injury.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is featured in the narrative.
The protagonist grapples with difficult emotions.
The desert environment can be harsh and isolating.
No occult or magical elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The story focuses on self-reliance and resilience.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boy demonstrates significant courage to survive.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
He develops a protective love for his dog.
He learns to forgive himself and others.
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