Never ask a bear
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
A young girl named Sarah encounters a talking bear and learns about courage and friendship in the wilderness.
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 from nature and animal encounters exists.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary for the target audience.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story promotes positive values of kindness and bravery.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah demonstrates courage when facing the bear and challenges.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The bond between Sarah and the bear exemplifies selfless love.
The story subtly touches on understanding and acceptance.
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