Strawberry roan
by Don Lang
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1946
A young boy named Jim finds a wild horse, a strawberry roan, and works to tame it. He faces challenges and learns about responsibility and the bond between humans and animals.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this classic story.
Mild peril and rough handling of animals occur during the taming process.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not intended to be scary.
No occult or supernatural elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a traditional, non-controversial worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJim shows courage in facing the wild horse.
Faith is not a central theme, but responsibility is valued.
Jim develops a deep, caring bond with the horse.
Lessons about patience and perseverance are present.
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