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Teens · Ages 13–15

Cowboy Sam and Miss Lily

by Edna Walker Chandler

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1958

A young boy named Sam encounters a kind woman, Miss Lily, who helps him navigate life on the frontier.

Concern Level

3/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

15/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore5

Some mild challenges of frontier life are depicted.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the story.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the story.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on kindness and community.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Sam shows some bravery in adapting to his surroundings.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a central theme in this story.

Love & Friendship70

Miss Lily shows great kindness and compassion to Sam.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and repentance are not themes.

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