My face to the wind
by Murphy, Jim
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
This historical novel follows a young boy named Jim as he navigates life on the prairie and the challenges of growing up.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
What is Dokilit?
Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.
Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
Some mild peril and conflict occur during frontier life.
No profanity is present in the book.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
No substance use is present in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is present in the book.
Some descriptions of harsh weather and animal encounters may be mildly unsettling.
No occult themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book.
The worldview presented is generally neutral and focuses on human resilience.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present in the book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJim shows courage facing prairie hardships and family challenges.
Faith is not a central theme, but resilience is valued.
Family bonds and community support are depicted.
Themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity are present.
We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.
Comments
Loading comments…