The Brumby
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1969
A young girl named Jenny struggles to tame a wild brumby horse in the Australian outback.
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.
Mild peril and rough handling of animals occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not intended to be scary.
No occult or witchcraft themes are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceJenny shows courage in facing challenges with the brumby.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Jenny develops a deep connection with the brumby.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent.
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