The Animals of Farthing Wood
by Colin Dann
Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
A group of diverse animals, including foxes, badgers, and owls, must flee their destroyed woodland home to find a new sanctuary.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The animals face dangers from predators and human threats.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemous language is used.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
The story does not include themes of suicide or self-harm.
The animals face perilous journeys and dangerous encounters.
Occult themes are not present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story highlights the impact of environmental destruction.
There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe animals show great courage and determination to survive.
The animals rely on instinct and each other, not faith.
The animals form strong bonds and protect each other.
The story emphasizes resilience, cooperation, and the will to live.
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