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Teens · Ages 13–15

Snowshoe trek to Otter River

by David Budbill

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1976

A young boy named Luke spends a winter with his grandfather in the Vermont woods, learning about nature and self-reliance.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

28/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are included.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is a theme in the book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not scary or frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or supernatural elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Luke shows courage in facing the wilderness and his own fears.

Faith & Hope10

Faith is not a central theme, but nature's wonder is explored.

Love & Friendship60

Luke experiences love through his relationship with his grandfather.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Themes of self-reliance and respect for nature are present.

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