Spirits of the canyon
by Penn Mullin
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young girl named Sarah explores the desert and encounters mysterious spirits.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
Mild peril exists as Sarah navigates the desert.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language appears in the book.
No substance use is featured in the narrative.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The 'spirits' could be perceived as scary by some readers.
The book features spirits and Native American spiritual beliefs.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book explores Native American spiritual beliefs which may differ from a Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows some bravery exploring the canyon.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Sarah's curiosity and exploration show a drive for discovery.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are explored.
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