Stripes of the sidestep wolf
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1999
A young boy named Pip lives with his grandmother and a strange, silent man in a remote Australian landscape.
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 the story.
Mild violence includes animal harm and a brief fight.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The atmosphere is unsettling, but not overtly scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is secular and focused on human relationships.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePip shows quiet courage in facing his difficult circumstances.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Familial love and loyalty are explored between Pip and his grandmother.
Themes of understanding and acceptance are subtly present.
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