Summer Goes Riding
by Jan Truss
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1987
Summer, a young girl, experiences the joys and challenges of learning to ride horses on her family's farm.
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.
Minor falls and scrapes occur during riding lessons.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is depicted in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain scary elements.
The story does not contain occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
The narrative focuses on everyday life and learning.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSummer shows determination and courage learning to ride.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Summer develops a loving bond with her horse.
Themes of perseverance and patience are present.
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