Hats are for watering horses
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1976
A young boy named Billy travels back in time to the Old West and must adapt to life on a ranch.
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 are descriptions of ranch work and minor dangers.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story is not scary.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is neutral and focused on historical life.
No negative portrayals of Christians exist.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows courage in adapting to a new life.
Faith is not a theme in this book.
Family relationships and community are depicted.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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