His kingdom for a horse
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1957
A young boy in the Old West must prove his worth and protect his family's ranch from rustlers and harsh conditions.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
There are confrontations with rustlers and descriptions of hardship.
No profanity is used in the story.
The narrative does not contain blasphemous content.
Substance use is not depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is present.
The dangers of the West create some tension.
The story is realistic historical fiction.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story focuses on the realities of the Old West.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe young protagonist shows bravery and determination.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Family loyalty and community bonds are important.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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