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Teens · Ages 13–17

Cat Running

by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1994

A young girl named Cat Running, who feels like an outsider, finds a connection with a wild horse and learns about herself.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The narrative contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril exists when Cat Running interacts with the horse.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is absent from the text.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not depicted in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not frightening or scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Cat Running displays courage in her pursuit of the horse.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a significant element in the book.

Love & Friendship40

Cat Running's deep affection for the horse is evident.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of empathy and understanding are subtly present.

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