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Children · Ages 8–12

Coyote raid in Cactus Canyon

by Jim Arnosky

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2005

A young boy named Cody encounters a coyote while exploring the desert landscape of Cactus Canyon.

Concern Level

8/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

4/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this story.

Violence / Gore10

Cody observes a coyote hunting small prey in the desert.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the book.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing10

The encounter with the coyote might be slightly tense for some readers.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes or witchcraft are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God and Christians are not portrayed in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Cody shows curiosity and caution in his desert exploration.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the narrative.

Love & Friendship0

The story focuses on observation, not interpersonal love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The story does not explore themes of grace or repentance.

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