Home is the North
by Walt Morey
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1967
A young boy named Skip is sent to live with his uncle in a remote Alaskan village and learns to survive in the wilderness.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAbsence of sexual content.
Depicts dangers of the wilderness and animal encounters.
Minimal profanity may be present, reflecting realism.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The harsh environment can be perceived as challenging.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
A secular worldview is implicitly present.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSkip develops courage through facing wilderness challenges.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Themes of familial connection and loyalty are present.
Themes of grace or mercy are not prominent.
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