Horse Called Farmer
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1984
A young boy named Tom finds a wild horse and works to tame it, forming a deep bond with the animal.
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.
Mild peril related to handling a wild animal is present.
Profanity is absent from the characters' dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is gentle and not scary.
Occult or magical elements are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The focus is on the boy's relationship with the horse.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTom shows patience and determination in taming the horse.
Christian faith elements are absent from this story.
A profound bond of love develops between Tom and the horse.
Themes of grace and repentance are not explored.
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