Ordeal by Mountain
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1970
Two boys, stranded after a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, must rely on their wits and each other to survive.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the narrative.
The boys face dangers from the environment and animals.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The wilderness setting can be tense and frightening.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in the book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe boys demonstrate immense courage facing extreme danger.
Faith is not a prominent theme in the survival story.
The boys develop a strong bond of loyalty and care.
The story focuses on survival, not on grace or repentance.
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