Dawn the Deer
by Dave Sargent
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1992
Dawn the Deer is a story about a young deer's experiences and adventures in the natural world.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There may be mild encounters with predators.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
Some natural dangers might be slightly concerning.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story focuses on the natural world.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDawn shows resilience in navigating the wild.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The story may depict natural bonds within animal families.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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