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Children · Ages 10–14

Shadow horse

by Alison Hart

Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1999

A young girl named Sarah finds a wild horse and works to tame it, forming a deep bond with the animal.

Concern Level

7/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

Mild peril or danger related to the wild horse may occur.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used in the book.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the book.

Substance Use0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm themes are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No scary or horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The narrative focuses on the girl's connection with nature and the horse.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Sarah shows courage in approaching and taming the wild horse.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in the book.

Love & Friendship60

A strong bond of love develops between Sarah and the horse.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Themes of patience and understanding are present, not explicit grace.

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