My friend Flicka
by Mary O'Hara
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1941
A young boy named Ken befriends a wild horse named Flicka and learns about responsibility and the bond between humans and animals.
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 My Friend Flicka.
Some mild peril or animal injury may occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous content is absent from this book.
Substance use is not a theme in this story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The story is not scary for readers.
Occult or witchcraft elements are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
This book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters may show courage in difficult situations.
True Christian faith is not a focus.
The bond between Ken and Flicka shows deep affection.
Grace, mercy, and repentance are not central themes.
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