The bear
Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1864
A young girl named Elspeth lives in the Scottish Highlands and encounters a wild bear.
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.
The bear poses a threat, and there are descriptions of hunting.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No suicide or self-harm is portrayed.
The bear encounters can be frightening for younger readers.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview is grounded in nature and rural life.
No negative portrayal of God or Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceElspeth shows bravery in her encounters with the bear.
No explicit Christian faith elements are central.
There are themes of familial love and connection to nature.
Themes of respect for nature are present.
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