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Children · Ages 10–13

Mustang

by Marguerite Henry

Age rating: Ages 10–13 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1966

A young girl named Penny longs for a wild mustang and eventually gets the chance to tame and ride one, forming a deep bond.

Concern Level

3/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore5

Mild peril related to wild animals and nature occurs.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is present.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are featured.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story emphasizes the bond between humans and animals.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Penny shows determination and courage in taming the horse.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

A strong bond of love develops between Penny and the mustang.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace or repentance are central.

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