Dreaming the Bear
by Mimi Thebo
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2016
A teenage girl discovers she can transform into a bear and must navigate her new identity and a dangerous world.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
There are some tense encounters and physical struggles.
No profanity is used in the story.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted in the book.
Some scenes involving the bear transformation can be intense.
The story involves shapeshifting and a connection to nature spirits.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
There's an emphasis on nature and primal instincts.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in accepting her new abilities.
True Christian faith is absent from the narrative.
There are hints of romantic interest but it's not central.
The protagonist learns to control her powers and find her place.
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