Smoky, the cow horse
by Will James
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1926
Smoky, a wild mustang, is captured and trained to become a skilled cow horse, facing the challenges of ranch life and human interaction.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Ranch work involves some rough handling of animals and occasional fights.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemy is present in this book.
No substance use is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is mentioned.
No scary elements are present for teen readers.
No occult themes are explored in this story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The story depicts a traditional Western lifestyle and values.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSmoky shows resilience and courage in adapting to his new life.
The story focuses on the practicalities of ranch life and animal training.
A bond develops between Smoky and his human handlers.
The narrative emphasizes hard work and understanding animal nature.
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