Gentle Ben
by Walt Morey
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1965
A young boy named Ben befriends a wild bear named Gentle Ben in the Florida Everglades, learning to respect and understand the animal's nature.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
There are some tense moments involving the bear and other characters.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous content is included in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some scenes create mild suspense regarding the bear's safety.
The story does not contain occult or magical elements.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBen shows courage in protecting Gentle Ben.
Christian faith is not a theme or element in this book.
Ben shows deep love and loyalty to Gentle Ben.
The story emphasizes understanding and respecting nature.
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