On the Far Side of the Mountain
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
Sam Gribley continues his adventures living in the wilderness, learning to survive and thrive with the help of the animals around him.
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.
No violence is depicted in the narrative.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are included.
No substance abuse is featured in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The wilderness is portrayed as challenging but not scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story promotes self-reliance and connection with nature.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSam shows resilience and courage in his survival.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Sam develops a deep bond with the animals.
The story emphasizes resourcefulness and observation.
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