Son of the Black Stallion
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1947
A young boy named Alec Ramsay develops a deep bond with a wild Arabian stallion named the Black.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some minor injuries occur during horse training.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is featured in the plot.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The story celebrates the bond between humans and animals.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAlec shows determination in training the horse.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
The deep love and trust between Alec and the Black is central.
No themes of grace or repentance are central.
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