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Children · Ages 10–14

Goose and the Mountain Lion

by Marian Harris

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1994

A young girl named Goose encounters a mountain lion in the wilderness, learning about respect for nature and her own bravery.

Concern Level

32/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore40

There is a tense encounter with a mountain lion.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The mountain lion encounter creates some suspense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book promotes respect for wildlife and personal resilience.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Goose shows bravery facing the mountain lion and her fears.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this story.

Love & Friendship30

The story shows a protective love from Goose's family.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.

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