Summer of the white goat
by Paige Dixon
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
A young girl named Sarah spends a summer on her grandfather's farm, encountering a wild white goat.
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 this book.
Minor challenges arise with the goat's behavior.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance use is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The wild goat might be slightly intimidating.
No occult themes are explored.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story focuses on nature and personal growth.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSarah shows some bravery in interacting with the goat.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
Sarah develops a bond with her grandfather and the goat.
Sarah learns patience and understanding.
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