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Teens · Ages 13–15

Small Wolf

by Nathaniel Benchley

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1972

A young Native American boy named Small Wolf is captured by enemy warriors and must find a way to survive and escape.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

18/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore30

Small Wolf witnesses and experiences violence during his capture and escape.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

The capture and the wilderness setting can be mildly scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on survival and cultural differences, not worldview promotion.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Small Wolf shows immense courage in the face of danger.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship30

Small Wolf's desire to return to his family shows love.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace or mercy are not central to the plot.

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